Beyond Caravaggio, National Gallery

Jointly organised by three galleries, The National Gallery London, National Gallery of Ireland and the National Galleries of Scotland, this exhibition seeks to explore the international reach of the revolutionary artist Caravaggio's influence.
Caravaggio's rise to fame, in Rome at the beginning of the 17th century, was spectacular and his highly original style introduced a new language in painting. The innovative lighting effects, emotional power and visual impact of his art made a deep impression on his contemporaries.
Caravaggio had no direct pupils, yet he had followers from all over Europe, with artists from Spain, The Netherlands, Switzerland and France all working in the "Caravaggesque" style, during the first three decades of the 17th century.
This exhibition is made up almost entirely of works from British and Irish collections, from the three National Galleries, private collections, regional museums and the National Trust.
Beyond Caravaggio, National Gallery London until 17th January 2017