Pope Francis left a lasting legacy, not least his appreciation for art. In his 2025 biography, “Hope,” Francis spoke of his admiration for the Baroque painter Caravaggio. He recalled that during his ...

21. ‘The Calling of Saint Matthew’ Matthew is described in the Bible as a tax collector, viewed at the time as a highly dubious occupation. In the painting, Christ enters the room from the right.

A year later, “The Calling of Saint Matthew” and “The Martyrdom of ... Matthew is described in the Bible as a tax collector, viewed at the time as a highly dubious occupation.

Pope Francis left a lasting legacy, not least his appreciation for art. In his 2025 biography, "Hope," Francis spoke of his admiration for the Baroque painter Caravaggio. He recalled that during his ...