Featuring one original masterpiece by Caravaggio and more than 40 works by Baroque masters, the exhibition shines a light on how Caravaggio’s radical realism transformed not only painting, but the very language of modern film, photography, and popular culture.

All paintings on view are on loan from the Roberto Longhi Foundation located in Florence, Italy. Together, these works illuminate the extraordinary impact of Caravaggio’s use of shadow and light, realism, and dramatic intensity on an entire generation painters. From the canvas to the silver screen. 

This exhibition connects that 400-year-old creative spark to the imagery that defines our time. Through film clips, photographs, and commentary from modern masters including Martin Scorsese, Isaac Julien, David LaChapelle, and Tom Hunter as well as iconic music videos like R.E.M.’s “Losing My Religion” and Johnny Cash’s “Hurt,” the exhibition reveals how Caravaggio’s vision continues to shape the visual language of storytelling today.