Caravaggio

Exhibition on Screen

An NCPA-Seventh Art Productions (UK) Presentation

Mystery, intrigue, beauty, passion, murder—this production of Exhibition on Screen shines a new light on Caravaggio in a dramatic biography.

Five years in production, Caravaggio is the most extensive film ever made about one of the greatest artists of all time. Featuring masterpiece after masterpiece and with first-hand testimony from the artist himself, recorded on the eve of his mysterious disappearance, this new film reveals Caravaggio as never before.

Most of Caravaggio’s masterpieces are instantly recognisable. No one else uses his signature blend of dramatic light, intense naturalism and bold, striking figures. His paintings have captivated audiences for centuries. But there lies a deeper mystery—one that still beckons us to explore what these masterpieces reveal about the man behind the brush.

Multi-award-winning filmmakers David Bickerstaff and Phil Grabsky delve into the hidden narratives of Caravaggio’s life, piecing together clues embedded within his incredible art. The intriguing self-depictions within his works—sometimes disguised, sometimes in plain sight—offer a rare window into his psyche and personal struggles. This film unravels the life and death of one of history’s most brilliant, complex and controversial figures.

Co-Directed by David Bickerstaff & Phil Grabsky

Box Office: 9th October for Members & 12th October for Public.