Why it matters
The doubting Thomas puts his finger into Christ's side wound, while Christ guides his hand. The subject gave rise to the expression 'Doubting Thomas'.
Did you know?
- It dates from about 1601–1602.
- It was painted for Vincenzo Giustiniani.
- It entered the Prussian royal collection and survived the Second World War.
Based on the Wikipedia article The Incredulity of Saint Thomas (Caravaggio) (CC BY-SA 4.0).
