Paintings by Caravaggio and da Vinci set to awe audiences at two separate showings this December, Zhang Kun reports.

Art lovers in Shanghai have much to look forward to this December, with two major exhibitions of paintings by Caravaggio and da Vinci.

Comprised of 63 paintings, six of which are by Caravaggio (1571-1610), Caravaggio: Wonders of the Italian Baroque will take place at the Museum of Art Pudong from Dec 12 till April 12.

Meanwhile, at Who Is Leonardo Da Vinci?, which will run from Dec 10 to April 14 at the Shanghai Museum, 12 pieces by the master will be on display.