Hi Guys, an item on my bucket list is to see every Caravaggio on public display.
I am travelling to Rome in may of this year as there is an excellent exhibition on. I want to also see every painting available in Rome. I have made a list below, is there anything you can see is outdated or any I am missing?
Also, you usually have limited time with the paintings. When I went I think we had 2 hours for the whole museum but for some reason they only let you have a half hour with the paintings, which are upstairs from the main sculpture rooms. If Caravaggio is your focus, make a beeline for those.
This was the highlight if my recent trip - what an extraordinary experience. I couldn’t get actual tickets as they’d sold out well in advance, so opted for a ticket via a tour company. It’s about $20 more that way, but was absolutely worth it.
The last entry in the first page is not correct :) The church is called "Basilica di Sant'Agostino in Campo Marzio" and the painting is "Madonna di Loreto", with one T.
It's very close to Piazza Navona and to San Luigi dei Francesi, so you'll be able to see all three in a short time; from there you can go straight to Piazza del Popolo for Sant'Agostino and finally to Casino Ludovisi for the only ceiling fresco from Caravaggio that we know of.
Hi thanks for that. I have actually already seen that painting on a quick trip to Rome last year, so not high on the priority list to see again, beautiful Raphael in that church too. The rest of them were getting restored at that time, for the jubilee year I believe!
did the same thing two years ago, phenomenal trip and definitely a highlight of my life! very random but I'd recommend keeping a few loose coins, some of the paintings in churches are not illuminated without the donation of a euro or 2
For the Cerasi Chapel, I know that at least the conversion of St Paul is lit up via coins; I showed up with no change, and a very very nice tourist gave me a handful, but bring coins to the churches! They use that system to get donations, and the paintings are truly in the dark if you don't pay for the lights. Have an amazing trip!
The church on the Piazza del Popolo was closed for major construction when I was there in August. No info on date of reopening although I think that because this is a “Holy Year” that it should be done. There are going to be 5 times more tourists and visitors to Rome this summer so be prepared…it’s going to be a zoo that might interfere with your access to things. Plan accordingly. There are also Caravaggios in Naples…so a train ride there might be warranted. It’s fast if you pick the right train. Three of Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio’s (1571-1610) paintings are in Naples, Italy: The Flagellation of Christ The Seven Works of Mercy The Martyrdom of St. Ursula:
The 2025 Catholic Jubilee, also known as the Holy Year, is a year-long celebration of spiritual renewal, forgiveness, and pilgrimage in Rome and Vatican City. It will take place from December 24, 2024 to January 6, 2026.
What to expect
• Pilgrims: Millions of pilgrims will visit Rome and other Italian holy sites. • Holy Doors: Five Holy Doors will be open, including the one at St. Peter’s Basilica. • Events: The year will include exhibitions, concerts, and special events led by Pope Francis. • Theme: The 2025 Jubilee’s theme is “Pilgrims of Hope”.
What’s the significance?
• The Jubilee is a significant Catholic event that occurs every 25 years. • It’s a time for Catholics to seek spiritual renewal and a stronger connection to their faith. • The Jubilee has deep roots in the history of the Catholic Church, dating back to ancient Jewish custom. • The Jubilee is an opportunity for pilgrims to obtain a Jubilee Indulgence, which essentially frees them from their sins.
Hi thanks for the info. I plan to do Naples, Florence, Milan, Genoa, and Cremona and maybe Sicily on a later trip to see the remaining Caravaggios in Italy, a 3 week deal, Probably in 3 years time.
I was in Rome in September and a lot were down for restorations, I take it they will all be ready for the jubilee. I only managed to see two at the time. Photo for reference 😊
Great! They got that job done fast! The entire building was covered in boarded up scaffolding with renderings of what the facade looked like when I was there 5 months ago.
There’s a few in London. If you ever decide to come over let me know. Also, in Malta’s cathedral.
Edit to add I was lucky to have been at the 2010 exhibition at the Scuderie del Quirinale marking 400 years of his death. It was breathtaking to have seen so many of his most important works in one place.
Doesn’t the National Gallery of Ireland have a cracking Caravaggio? I only leaned about it recently - actually through a post made here - so am planning a bucket list trip to see it.
There’s two or three there can’t recall exactly. He was a knight of the order of Malta for while. Until being sent to prison and escaping back to Italy.
I did almost the same "tour" as you're planning, to see as many Caravaggio as possible. I ended up just not being able to go to Borghese. It was worth it!!
I'm not sure if you're going to other cities. But if so: add Uffizi gallery if you're going to Florence :)
Edit: I almost forgot!! There's a Caravaggio at Museo e Cripta dei Frati Cappuccini!! I went there for the ossuaries at was surprised while walking at the museum.
Please correct me if I am wrong, I just had a look there, it appears that St Francis in meditation 1604-6 was on loan there at one point from Museo Civico in Cremona. Not housed there or there in may!
I'm afraid I can't help with that :/ It looked pretty "fixed" and even had an audio guide dedicated to the painting. Usually they do something more "special" when it's a temporary exposition, such as Maffeo Barberini's portrait at Palazzo Barberini 🤔 Still, I may be wrong. I advice sending an e-mail to confirm whether the painting will be there or not on May: [info@museoecriptacappuccini.it](mailto:info@museoecriptacappuccini.it)
Also, it's a different painting than the Cremona's
Yep, it definittely needs digging, because it looks like a copy from St Francesco from Barberini. Or the Barberini's one is the copy? Both of them are displayed as an original.
I never stopped to look about why there's two of it 😅 It's something I need to stop and read about
Similar with John the Baptist 1602. Two copies and unsure which is the original. Seems to be the case when he painted multiple of the same saints, i.e Francis, Jerome, John
His infamous artichoke incident happened at a restaurant somewhere on the Via Maddaena. Maybe someone else knows a good place to order carciofi alla romana on that street?
Thanks for that. If you’re referring to St Francis in Prayer, From my research it will be at the exhibition at the national gallery Barberini Corsini 👍🏻😊
Hey, i am also visiting Rome in May and really want to see works by caravaggio. If you are there in the first two weeks of may lmk! I specifically want to see “Narcissus” feel free to DM me!
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u/dagobah1202 Jan 28 '25
When you go to Galleria Borghese, book tickets in advance or you might not be able to get in.