Caravaggio Painting – Hand-Painted Reproductions

Few works strike with as much force as those of Caravaggio. Each Caravaggio painting is a theater of shadows and light, where the sacred meets the carnal, and the suspended moment becomes eternity. Through his masterful chiaroscuro, his brutal naturalism, and his baroque composition, Caravaggio transformed religious painting into a striking, visceral, unforgettable experience.

At Alpha Reproduction, we bring to life the greatest scenes painted by Caravaggio, through hand-painted oil reproductions, created with the same stylistic intensity: dramatic light, powerful gestures, vibrant gazes. Give your walls the presence of a masterpiece that tells a story, moves, and elevates.

381 Exclusive Alpha Reproduction offer
3DBE0F For every Caravaggio painting purchased, the second from the collection is at -50%.
3A8 Certificate of authenticity, full customization, premium delivery.

3A8 Who was Caravaggio?

Caravaggio, whose real name is Michelangelo Merisi, is one of the most revolutionary Italian painters of the 17th century. Born in Milan and trained in Rome, he revolutionized art history with his dramatic style, his raw naturalism, and above all his absolute mastery of chiaroscuro.

Painter of the sacred, flesh, and truth, Caravaggio breaks the codes of traditional religious painting. He chooses his models from among the people, painting their wrinkles, their wounds, their silences. His work then becomes a visual meditation, a silent cry between light and darkness. This shocking realism, combined with an inspired theatrical construction, gives birth to a powerful, visceral, deeply human aesthetic.

His artistic influence is immense: from Naples to France, from Rembrandt to Géricault, the echo of Caravaggio the baroque painter resonates to this day. His life, marked by scandals, escapes, and duels, feeds the myth of the tormented artist, whose passion shines through every canvas.

4AC Choosing a reproduction of a Caravaggio painting means bringing into your home the intensity of a gaze, the truth of a scene, the greatness of a painter who knew how to make the invisible vibrate.

5BCE0F Our selection of famous Caravaggio paintings

Discover the major works of Caravaggio, carefully recreated in our workshops through hand-painted oil reproductions, faithful to the dramatic intensity, baroque composition, and poignant light of the original. Each Caravaggio painting thus becomes a masterpiece of interior decoration and artistic contemplation.

3A8 5E1 Judith and Holofernes 6 Caravaggio
A scene of silent violence, where the sharp gesture contrasts with the delicate light on the face. One of Caravaggio's most striking works.

3A8 554 The Entombment 6 Caravaggio
A masterpiece of spirituality and composition, where sorrow becomes almost tangible, sublimated by chiaroscuro.

3A8 347 Bacchus 6 Caravaggio
The god of wine portrayed as a sensual and enigmatic young man. A symbolic work between life, desire, and nature.

3A8 ✝ The Calling of Saint Matthew – Caravaggio
A mythical painting, where divine light pierces the darkness of everyday life. A pinnacle of pictorial storytelling.

3A8 ⚔ David and Goliath – Caravaggio
The fragile triumph of the young over the giant, painted with extreme dramatic tension. Moving, dark, fascinating.

3A8 4D6 Saint Jerome Writing – Caravaggio
A painting of introspection and wisdom, between austerity and intensity. Ideal for an office or a meditative space.

3A8 480 The Death of the Virgin – Caravaggio
A human and moving vision of the sacred. The bold composition and raw naturalism shocked at its time. Today, it is a recognized masterpiece.

✨ All our reproductions are hand-painted, on canvas, with rich pigments and great stylistic fidelity. Each Caravaggio painting becomes a unique work, ready to transform your interior.

517 Do you love Baroque painting? Also discover our Rubens, Rembrandt, or Georges de La Tour collections.

4A1 Where to place a Caravaggio painting in your decor?

A Caravaggio painting is never neutral. It captures the gaze, inhabits the space, and imprints an immediate emotional force. Thanks to its dramatic lighting, powerful contrasts, and narrative intensity, it can transform a room, whether classical or contemporary.

3CBE0F In a living room with theatrical elegance
Hung alone on a dark wall or framed with moldings, a decorative Caravaggio painting like The Entombment or The Calling of Saint Matthew becomes a majestic focal point, evoking the grandeur of a museum-like interior.

4DA In an office or refined library
Saint Jerome or David and Goliath bring a breath of wisdom, courage, and introspection. Ideal for a workspace, reading area, or personal reflection.

5CFE0F In a bedroom or intimate space
A painting like Bacchus or The Death of the Virgin creates a soft, meditative, or sensual atmosphere, depending on your decorative style. The chiaroscuro softens the ambient light and encourages contemplation.

3A8 Contemporary decoration tips

• Pair a hand-painted Caravaggio painting with a matte black or patinated gold frame to enhance the classic effect.

• Rely on a sober interior palette (anthracite gray, burgundy, ivory) to enhance the light of Caravaggio.

• Use directional lighting to highlight the relief and depth of the painting.

4AC A Caravaggio painting transforms your decor into a living work of art. It commands silence, stimulates the mind, and elevates the space.

381 Who to give a Caravaggio painting to?

Giving a hand-painted Caravaggio painting is much more than an aesthetic gesture: it is a call to contemplation, a tribute to the power of art, a gift full of emotion and depth. Ideal to mark a milestone, celebrate a personality, or enhance a space, Caravaggio touches both the mind and the heart.

393 For an art lover or a discerning collector
Choose Judith and Holofernes or The Death of the Virgin: iconic works that combine pictorial beauty and dramatic intensity. A Caravaggio painting is an insider's choice, a symbol of refined taste.

9D1696; For a professional, an intellectual, a leader
Give David and Goliath or Saint Jerome to an inspiring person. These paintings embody clarity, inner strength, courage, and reflection.

492 For a wedding, a milestone birthday, or an inauguration
Caravaggio's sacred works, such as The Entombment, bring gravity, nobility, and light. Perfect for passageways, reception areas, or events with strong symbolism.

5BCE For a professional or prestigious space
In an office, a meeting room, or a company lobby, a personalized Caravaggio painting enhances the character, solemnity, and visual culture of the place.

4AC Every Caravaggio painting given becomes an object of transmission, a fragment of heritage. At Alpha Reproduction, every order is hand-painted, certified, and carefully delivered.

469466 Why our clients love Caravaggio paintings – Testimony & emotion

5E3E "The Caravaggio painting Judith and Holofernes that I ordered for my living room is incredibly intense. The light, the dramatic tension, the rendering of expressions... It looks like the original. My guests are left speechless."
— Mathieu L., Toulouse

30D "I gave a hand-painted Caravaggio painting, Saint Jerome, to my husband for his office. It has become the heart of the room. He finds calm, gravity, inspiration there. Thank you Alpha Reproduction for this exceptional quality."
— Nathalie V., Montreal

381 "For my sister's birthday, a passionate lover of religious art, I chose The Entombment. She cried with emotion. The chiaroscuro, the composition, the precision of the line... This Caravaggio painting is a gem."
— Claire M., Lille

4AC Our clients seek more than a painting: they want a work that speaks, that moves, that transforms a wall into a living stage. Every Caravaggio painting we deliver becomes a personal encounter with art.

50D Thematic zoom – Caravaggio and dramatic light

With Caravaggio, light is never decorative: it is revelation, tension, truth. Each Caravaggio painting uses light like a divine spotlight that cuts through the darkness, reveals faces, and dramatizes bodies. This treatment, called chiaroscuro, becomes his aesthetic signature and marks a turning point in the history of painting.

56F Theatrical lighting
Inspired by theatrical scenes, Caravaggio composes his paintings like silent dramas. He isolates the characters in shadow, then makes them emerge with a violent and precise lighting, often from the side, which gives the scenes a deeply emotional intensity.

526 A storytelling tool
In The Calling of Saint Matthew, the beam of light designates the chosen one. In Judith and Holofernes, it illuminates the fatal moment. Each ray guides the eye, amplifies the silence, and replaces speech. The chiaroscuro becomes a total pictorial language.

3A8 A sacred realism
Unlike the idealized softness of his contemporaries, Caravaggio paints real bodies, tired faces, raw gestures. But the light sublimates this truth. It sacralizes the flesh, magnifies the real, and gives humanity all its nobility.

4AC Choosing a Caravaggio painting is inviting into your home a light that questions, reveals, and elevates. A dramatic, spiritual, unforgettable light.

3A8 Our hand-painted reproductions

At Alpha Reproduction, every Caravaggio painting is recreated with absolute precision. Our artists, trained in the techniques of the old masters, hand-reproduce every detail of the chiaroscuro, every vibration of flesh, every tension of light. Here, shadow and light come back to life, brushstroke by brushstroke.

58C Respect for the Caravaggio style
We study Baroque compositions, gestures, draperies, dark backgrounds, illuminated faces. Everything is oil painted on canvas, with scrupulous fidelity to the pictorial style of Caravaggio.

3A8 Custom personalization

• Available sizes: from intimate portrait to large wall painting

• Support choice: canvas stretched on frame or loose canvas

• Frames: patinated gilded wood, matte black, or custom creation

• Finishes: smooth texture or visible brushstrokes

4DC Certificate of authenticity
Each reproduction is delivered with an official certificate, certifying that the work was hand-painted according to Alpha Reproduction standards.

69A Premium worldwide delivery
Reinforced packaging, personalized tracking, dedicated customer service: your hand-painted Caravaggio painting arrives at your home in the best conditions, ready to enhance your space.

4AC Bringing a Caravaggio painting into your home means choosing excellence. With Alpha Reproduction, emotion, technique, and history come together on your wall.

517 Other artists to discover if you love Caravaggio

If you are moved by the visual power of a Caravaggio painting, you will appreciate other masters of chiaroscuro, dramatic Baroque, and embodied spirituality. Here are some artists whose works dialogue with those of Caravaggio, through light, storytelling, and emotion.

3A8 Georges de La Tour
Master of silence and flame, his nocturnal scenes recall Caravaggio's chiaroscuro. Ideal for a meditative and mystical atmosphere.

3A8 Rembrandt
The inner strength of his portraits, the depth of his lights, and the truth of his gazes make Rembrandt a spiritual heir of Caravaggio.

3A8 Artemisia Gentileschi
Contemporary of Caravaggio, she draws directly from him. Her Judith are as powerful, violent, and luminous as those of her master.

3A8 Francisco de ZurbarE1n
Spanish painter of religious Baroque, his saints and monks are bathed in a sober and intense light, close to that of Caravaggio.

3A8 Peter Paul Rubens
For a more flamboyant version of Baroque, Rubens brings movement, flesh, and brilliance. His energy complements Caravaggio's gravity.

4AC Complete your gallery with works that extend the intensity of Caravaggio: explore shadow, light, and the soul of Baroque Europe.

9ED Internal Links & Additional Navigation

Continue your immersion in the world of Baroque painting and high-end art reproduction thanks to our associated collections and specialized guides. Each link is an open door to emotion, knowledge, and refined decoration.

517 Collections of artists close to Caravaggio

• [Georges de La Tour – Lumières intérieures et spiritualité]

• [Rembrandt – Portraits et scènes bibliques à la lumière profonde]

• [Artemisia Gentileschi – Force féminine et héritage caravagesque]

• [Rubens – Baroque flamboyant et compositions monumentales]

• [Zurbarán – Peinture religieuse espagnole intense]

3A8 Collections by decorative ambiance

• [Tableaux religieux pour intérieur classique ou sacré]

• [Peintures baroques pour salon élégant]

• [Œuvres sombres et dramatiques pour décor d’exception]

• [Reproductions peinte à la main – Collection clair-obscur]

4DA Useful guides and content

• [Comment choisir un tableau dramatique pour votre intérieur ?]

• [Différence entre impression et peinture peinte à la main]

• [Guide des techniques du clair-obscur dans l’art européen]

• [L’art baroque expliqué aux amateurs de décoration]

4AC Browse freely through the Alpha Reproduction universe and create a living, inspired, and unforgettable art gallery in your home.

3DB2 Where to see the originals of Caravaggio?

The masterpieces of Caravaggio are spread across the greatest museums and churches in Europe. Seeing them in person is to feel all the silent violence, the raw beauty, and the sacred light that emanate from each Caravaggio painting.

5BC2 Uffizi Gallery – Florence, Italy

• Bacchus, The Sacrifice of Isaac
  The contrast between pagan sensuality and dramatic anguish is powerfully revealed in this mythical place of Italian painting.

5BC2 Vatican Museums – Rome, Italy

• The Deposition from the Cross, The Flagellation of Christ
  Moving scenes of faith, painted with raw realism and unique intensity.

5BCE0F Church of Saint Louis of the French – Rome

• The Calling of Saint Matthew, The Martyrdom of Saint Matthew, Saint Matthew and the Angel
  An entire chapel dedicated to Caravaggio, where the light of the paintings competes with the shadow of the architecture.

5BCE0F Louvre – Paris, France

• The Death of the Virgin
  Rejected in its time, adored today, this immense canvas is one of the pinnacles of Caravaggio's pictorial style.

5BCE0F Prado Museum – Madrid, Spain

• David and Goliath, Saint Jerome, Salome with the Head of John the Baptist
  A rare collection of Caravaggio paintings, preserved in a setting of silence and light.

4AC What if you brought the emotion of these masterpieces into your home? Thanks to our high-end reproductions, you can recreate the atmosphere of an Italian gallery in the heart of your space.

❓ FAQ – All Answers About Caravaggio Paintings

Who was Caravaggio?

Caravaggio is an Italian painter of the 17th century, master of chiaroscuro and a founding figure of Baroque painting. He is known for his powerful religious paintings, his raw realism, and his dramatic lighting.

What is a Caravaggio painting?

A Caravaggio painting is a work with strong emotional intensity, where light cuts through darkness to reveal faces, gestures, tensions. These paintings often depict biblical or mythological characters with striking human depth.

Can you buy a reproduction of a Caravaggio painting?

Yes. At Alpha Reproduction, you can order a hand-painted reproduction of a Caravaggio painting, made with oil on canvas, respecting the master's style and technique.

Are the reproductions faithful to the originals?

Absolutely. Each painting is carefully recreated, taking into account the Baroque composition, the chiaroscuro, and the Caravaggio color palette. The result is rich, textured, and impressively realistic.

Can I customize my Caravaggio painting?

Yes. Formats, finishes, frames: everything is customizable. You can thus adapt your custom Caravaggio painting to your interior and taste.

Is it delivered with a certificate of authenticity?

Yes. All our hand-painted reproductions come with an official certificate, guaranteeing their artisanal origin and quality.

What is the delivery time for a Caravaggio painting?

Our lead times range from 14 to 21 days for production, then 4 to 6 days for delivery. Each work is carefully packaged and tracked until receipt.

4AC Do you have a question about a Caravaggio painting? Our team is here to listen and advise you with precision and passion.

9FE Order a Caravaggio Painting – Practical Guide

Ordering a hand-painted reproduction of a Caravaggio painting at Alpha Reproduction is a tailor-made experience where art, quality, and service come together to offer you a unique masterpiece.

6D2 1. Choose your Caravaggio painting

Browse our dedicated collection: Judith and Holofernes, Saint Jerome, The Calling of Saint Matthew… Each work is available in several sizes and presented with its artistic and spiritual context.

3A8 2. Customize your reproduction

• Size: small, medium, or large

• Stretcher: loose canvas or stretched on a wooden frame

• Framing: classic gold, deep black, or custom creation

• Finish: smooth or visible brush texture for an authentic pictorial effect

4E6 3. Production & delivery

• Production time: 14 to 21 days

• Secure worldwide delivery

• Personalized follow-up and dedicated customer service

4DC 4. Receive your certificate of authenticity

Each Caravaggio painting comes with an official certificate certifying that it was hand-painted, respecting Alpha Reproduction standards.

4AC Treating yourself to a Caravaggio painting reproduction means welcoming into your space a work of pure emotion, mastered light, and living history.

4AC Inspiring Conclusion – What if the light of Caravaggio entered your home?

What if a simple painting became the beating heart of your interior?
With a Caravaggio painting, you are not choosing decoration: you are bringing in light and shadow, faith and flesh, art and truth. Each canvas by the Italian master is a suspended scene, a raw emotion, a fragment of the sacred.

At Alpha Reproduction, we offer you much more than a reproduction: a hand-painted artwork, faithful to the original chiaroscuro, certified, personalized, designed to elevate your space and nourish your gaze daily.

3A8 Bring the timeless power of Caravaggio into your home. Order your painting today, and transform your wall into a theater of light.