Fillide Melandroni
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Fillide Melandroni was a famous courtesan in 17th-century Rome, often associated with Caravaggio. She is believed to have been the model for several of his paintings, and her tumultuous relationship with the artist has sparked considerable intrigue and debate among art historians, particularly regarding her portrayal in his works.
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Fillide Melandroni, the courtesan who posed as St Catherine of Alexandria, Judith and Mary Magdalene, was probably one of Caravaggio’s lovers.
The ‘boozing, whoring, brawling and bisexual bad boy of baroque’ – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2025-06-15
Ireland· 2025-06-15
Fillide Melandroni was a famous courtesan of the time, rumored to have been Caravaggio's lover.
Caravaggio: 24 opere in mostra a Palazzo Barberini: l'Ecce Homo ritrovato a Madrid, il Maffeo mai visto, i capolavoriCorriere della Sera·
Italy· 2025-03-07
Italy· 2025-03-07
Fillide Melandroni is believed to have been the muse and lover of Caravaggio, and her identity is a subject of debate.
Las luces y sombras de Caravaggio vuelven a Roma con la mayor exposición en décadas | CulturaEl País·
Spain· 2025-03-06
Spain· 2025-03-06
