Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to experience an original Caravaggio, on view for the first time in India at KNMA Saket in collaboration with the Italian Embassy Cultural Centre.

Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1571-1610), renowned for his revolutionary use of light and shadow, transformed the visual language of Baroque art with his emotive realism and masterful technique. Mary Magdalene in Ecstasy, painted around 1606 while the artist was in exile after being charged with murder, is a poignant depiction of spiritual transcendence, exemplifying his signature chiaroscuro. This technique, which heightened the emotional and physical presence of his subjects, redefined the portrayal of the human form, lending it an unprecedented sensorial depth. Despite his tumultuous life, Caravaggio's radical approach profoundly influenced Flemish artists and subsequent artistic movements, shaping the trajectory of European art in ways that continue to resonate today.

Mary Magdalene in Ecstasy was believed to be lost for centuries, its whereabouts unknown following Caravaggio's tumultuous final years. In 2014, the painting resurfaced and was subsequently authenticated as an original masterpiece by a team of leading art historians, including renowned Italian scholar Mina Gregori. Its rediscovery was a groundbreaking moment in the art world, offering fresh insight into Caravaggio's later works.