Recent research has revealed that Caravaggio's famous painting, "The Adoration of the Shepherds," was created in Naples rather than Sicily, altering previous beliefs about the artist's final years. A young art historian, Vincenzo Sorrentino, discovered a payment receipt for the artwork in the archives of the Bank of Naples. This evidence suggests that the painting was commissioned by the Capuchin order and highlights the prolific nature of Caravaggio's work in Naples during his exile. The findings also imply that his followers in Naples were influenced by his unique iconography, shaping the region's artistic output.
"I believe it was painted in Naples and sent to Messina, possibly by boat. This is significant because it shows Caravaggio's first followers in Naples may have laid eyes on the painting without having to travel..."
"The receipt indicates that Caravaggio was paid 300 ducats for the nativity scene, suggesting not only his importance in the art community but also the reliability of..."
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