Abnegated Atonement: Caravaggio's The Beheading of Saint John in Malta
Description/Abstract/Artist Statement
A new interpretation of a classical masterpiece, this paper examines Italian Baroque painter Caravaggio's Beheading of Saint John in Malta in situ, and uncovers key details that postulate a new understanding of the most ambitious work of Caravaggio's career.
Faculty Advisor/Mentor
Anne H. Muraoka
College Affiliation
College of Arts & Letters
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Disciplines
Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque Art and Architecture | Classical Archaeology and Art History
Session Title
Art History 2: New Research Commemorating the 450th Anniversary of Caravaggio's Birth
Location
Zoom
Start Date
3-19-2022 2:15 PM
End Date
3-19-2022 3:15 PM
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Abnegated Atonement: Caravaggio's The Beheading of Saint John in Malta
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A new interpretation of a classical masterpiece, this paper examines Italian Baroque painter Caravaggio's Beheading of Saint John in Malta in situ, and uncovers key details that postulate a new understanding of the most ambitious work of Caravaggio's career.