The Cardsharps (I Bari), c.1595/96 by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio
Canvas Print - 2774-CMM

Location: Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth, USA
Original Size: 90 × 112 cm

Own a museum-grade giclée Canvas Print of The Cardsharps (I Bari) by Caravaggio (c.1595/96). It is printed with archival pigments on 400 g/m² canvas and hand-varnished with a UV-protective layer. Set your exact proportional size—anything up to 41.1 × 57.1 in, with optional framing. Free worldwide shipping for rolled artworks. Unframed prints ship within 48 h, framed prints in 7-8 days. Guaranteed 100-year color durability.

The Cardsharps (I Bari), c.1595/96 | Caravaggio | Giclée Canvas Print

Giclée Canvas Print | $61.23 USD

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*Max printing size: 41.1 × 57.1 in
*Max framing size: Long side up to 28"

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Most people search for “canvas print” or “wall art” - but what they’re really looking for is a giclée print: a museum-grade reproduction of the original masterpiece, printed with archival pigment inks on fine art canvas.

Giclée (pronounced 'zhee-clay') is a French term meaning 'to spray,' referring to how ink is precisely sprayed onto canvas or paper, creating incredibly detailed fine art prints. It’s the gold standard in museum-quality printing, loved by artists, galleries, and museums worldwide.

Your artwork will be printed on premium canvas using vibrant archival inks, faithfully capturing every brushstroke and subtle nuance of Caravaggio's original. To ensure lasting beauty, each print is finished with a protective UV varnish. Far superior to ordinary posters, your canvas print will look and feel like a real painting, retaining its vivid colors and pristine details for more than 100 years.

About Giclée Fine Art Printing

Here's a simple trick: use painter’s tape to mark the print size directly on your wall, and step back to see how it feels. Generally, larger sizes around 36 in wide work beautifully in living rooms or open spaces. Medium sizes around 24 in fit nicely in bedrooms, hallways, or offices. Hanging it above a sofa? Choose a print that's roughly two-thirds the width of your couch. Still unsure? Start with our popular 15.6 × 21.7 in size—it fits comfortably in most spaces!

For a more artistic approach: choosing a size closer to the original artwork ensures you experience the artist’s intended visual impact and authenticity. Of course, since most of us don't live in spacious baroque palaces, your available space and personal taste should ultimately guide your decision.

In many cases, yes! If you need a specific size to fit a particular space or frame, feel free to reach out—we're happy to see what’s possible. Because each print is made to order, we can often accommodate custom dimensions as long as they respect the proportions of the original painting.Just send us an email at info@topartprint.com with the title of the artwork and the size you're looking for. We’ll get back to you quickly with options and pricing.

Good to know: when you choose the size of your artwork, the Print Size shown in the Your Selection box refers to the actual image area—that’s the part you’ll see once the canvas is stretched or framed.

The Total Size includes an additional 1.2 in white border on each side, added specifically for stretching.
So yes—this white border is added on top of your selected print size. You get the full artwork at the dimensions you picked, plus extra canvas to make stretching smooth and professional.

For example, if you select a 15.6 × 21.7 in print, the full canvas you receive will measure 18.0 × 24.0 in—giving your framer plenty of room to create a clean, gallery-quality stretch.

Both options are wonderful choices! Going unframed gives you maximum flexibility—you can take your print to a local framing shop for personalized options and expert advice tailored to your décor. This is especially great if you have specific design ideas or want to match existing frames in your home.

However, keep in mind that a print truly comes to life when properly framed. Art professionals often say: 'The frame contributes 30% of the artwork’s overall impact.' A well-chosen frame elevates and completes your print.

If you choose our framing option, your print will arrive professionally framed and ready to hang right out of the box. We focus exclusively on traditional framing methods, ensuring every artwork receives the respectful presentation it deserves—this is why we don't offer gallery wrap options.

Important shipping note: Due to courier restrictions, we can ship framed prints up to 28 in on the longest side. Larger prints will arrive safely rolled in a tube, ready for you to frame locally.

For more detailed information, please see our complete guide to fine art framing methods.

We've carefully selected this premium canvas because it brings out the absolute best in Caravaggio's work. Made from natural cotton with a 400 g/m² weight, it has just the right texture to capture every brushstroke and detail of the original painting.

What makes our canvas special? The satin-gloss finish. Think of how paintings look in museums with that beautiful varnish—that's exactly the effect we're going for. This glossy surface makes colors pop with incredible vibrancy while giving deep, rich blacks that matte canvases simply can't achieve. The result? Your print has that authentic 'real painting' look with extraordinary depth and life.

Plus, our canvas is acid-free and pH-neutral, so it'll stay beautiful for generations. We believe The Cardsharps (I Bari) deserves nothing less than this museum-quality treatment.

Every print is made just for you—no mass production here! Once you place your order, we begin creating your The Cardsharps (I Bari) print with care and precision.

Unframed prints are crafted in 1–3 business days.
Framed prints take 7–8 business days to build and finish.

Shipping options:
Standard Delivery (Free): Up to two unframed prints per order, provided that the short side does not exceed 59 cm (approx. 23 inches), with delivery in 10–14 working days.
Express Shipping: Delivered in 2–4 working days; costs vary by weight, volume, and destination. After adding the artwork to your cart, use the Shipping estimates tool there for exact pricing.

Note for framed prints: Because they’re bulkier and higher-value, framed artworks ship only via express tracked service and do not qualify for free standard delivery.

Packaging:
Unframed prints: Safely rolled in postal tubes.
Framed prints: Packed in reinforced boxes with corner protectors and bubble wrap.

You’ll receive a tracking number as soon as your order leaves our studio—so you can follow every step of its journey!

It’s super easy! Your giclée print is designed to last over 100 years when properly displayed. We’ve already applied a UV-protective varnish, so there’s no need for any extra treatments on your part.

Just follow these simple tips:
  • Hang your print away from direct sunlight and high humidity
  • Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth if needed
  • Avoid touching the printed surface directly
  • Keep the room temperature relatively stable
That’s it! With these basic precautions, your Caravaggio print will retain its vibrant colors and pristine condition for generations to come.

We want you to truly love your art. Since each piece is custom-made just for you, we kindly recommend double-checking the size and details before placing your order. But if something’s not right—especially in terms of quality—we’re here to help and will make it right.

We offer a 30-day return policy and accept returns for items damaged during shipping. Our return process is simple and straightforward:
Step 1 – Let us know: Send an email to info@topartprint.com with your order number and a brief explanation of the issue.
Step 2 – Send it back: We’ll reply with clear instructions for returning the print. Please return it in its original packaging and in good condition. You cover return shipping (unless we sent a damaged/incorrect item). After inspection, we'll send a replacement or refund the product price.
Please note: shipping costs are non-refundable.

For framed artworks: Since framed prints are handcrafted specifically for your order, returns are accepted only at our discretion and require a valid reason. But don’t worry—our support team is friendly, responsive, and ready to assist.

About the Painting

The scene unfolds with theatrical precision: three figures locked in a moment of deception around a card table draped in burgundy damask. At left, a youth in somber black velvet studies his hand with earnest concentration, his pale face illuminated by light that seems to emanate from beyond the frame. The central figure, an older man whose weathered features speak of worldly experience, leans forward with calculated nonchalance, his raised hand—glove removed at the fingertips—poised in mid-signal. To the right, his young accomplice, resplendent in striped doublet of gold and black over teal sleeves, turns expectantly while his hand reaches behind to extract a concealed card.
Caravaggio's palette operates within a deliberately restricted range, employing deep burgundies and blacks against which the flesh tones and fabric highlights emerge with startling clarity. The golden stripes of the cheat's costume provide the sole note of vibrant color, drawing our eye to the right side of the composition where the deception unfolds. This selective illumination—characteristic of the artist's emerging tenebrism—transforms what might have been a mere genre scene into a study of moral ambiguity rendered in light and shadow.
The brushwork demonstrates Caravaggio's early Roman manner: precise yet fluid, with particular attention paid to the varied textures of velvet, damask, and skin. The feathers adorning the older cardsharp's cap are rendered with delicate precision, while the heavy folds of the tablecloth anchor the composition with their substantial presence. This attention to material reality—the weight of fabric, the translucency of skin—grounds the psychological drama in physical immediacy.
The composition operates through a series of diagonal tensions. The older cardsharp's body creates a bridge between victim and accomplice, while the direction of gazes forms an incomplete triangle—the dupe absorbed in his cards, the young cheat watching him, the older man observing all. This circular rhythm of attention, broken by the victim's isolation, visualizes the mechanics of deception itself. The compressed space pushes the figures toward the picture plane, eliminating any retreat into comfortable distance.
Within the context of Counter-Reformation Rome, where Caravaggio found patronage under Cardinal del Monte, this painting represents a departure from idealized religious or mythological subjects. Yet the work transcends mere anecdotal genre painting through its psychological acuity. The artist presents neither moralizing sermon nor comic ridicule, but rather a moment of human frailty observed with unsentimental clarity. The young victim's innocence, the practiced gestures of the conspirators, the palpable tension of the moment before discovery—all speak to Caravaggio's revolutionary approach to narrative painting, one that would influence European art for centuries to come.

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Raymond Schaper  Verified Icon Verified Buyer
26th August 2025 8:49am
I searched for a place that could provide me with a high quality reproduction of a classic painting. I looked here in the United States and in Europe. TopArtPrint uses the highest quality canvas compared to others and also uses the Giclee printing method. I had them frame the picture as well. The result is a spectacular representation of the original painting! My order was received very quickly and will look to purchasing other prints from TopArtPrint in the future.
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Thank you so much, Raymond, for this wonderful review! We're thrilled that you're happy with the quality of your giclée canvas print and the frame. It's great to hear that our framing service and quick delivery met your expectations. We truly appreciate you choosing TopArtPrint and look forward to helping you with future art!
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Konrad  Verified Icon Verified Buyer
12th August 2025 10:40am
All great, recommended +++
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