Seven acts of mercy caravaggio biography
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The Seven Works of Mercy (Caravaggio)
"The Seven Works of Mercy" redirects here. For the painting by the Master of Alkmaar, see The Seven Works of Mercy (Master of Alkmaar).
Painting by Caravaggio
| The Seven Works of Mercy | |
|---|---|
| Artist | Caravaggio |
| Year | 1607 |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 390 cm × 260 cm (150 in × 100 in) |
| Location | Pio Monte della Misericordia, Naples |
The Seven Works of Mercy (Italian: Sette opere di Misericordia), also known as The Seven Acts of Mercy, is an oil painting by Italian painter Caravaggio, circa 1607.
Seven acts of mercy caravaggio biography
The painting depicts the seven corporal works of mercy in traditional Catholic belief, which are a set of compassionate acts concerning the material needs of others.
The painting was made for, and is still housed in, the church of Pio Monte della Misericordia in Naples.
Originally, it was meant to be seven separate panels around the church; however, Caravaggio combined all sev