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May be the best work Caravaggio left in Rome he produced for the French. In three large works he evokes the life of Saint Matthew in his unique chiaroscuro and dark red blooded style.
11 a.m. Get in line behind the local nonne/grandmas to pick up fresh pizza bianca from Forno Campo de’ Fiori and then check out the Caravaggio paintings hanging in the Church of San Luigi dei Francesci.
Near Pantheon, it feels like being in Versailles, but you haven’t seen anything yet: go to the lateral nave and walk ‘till the end… you can find not one, but THREE CARAVAGGIO PAINTINGS ♥️
The Church of San Luigi dei Francesi is famous for masterpieces by Caravaggio, Domenichino and Guido Reni. The church was designed by Giacomo della Porta and built by Domenico Fontana between 1518 and 1589, and completed through the personal intervention of Catherine de' Medici, who donated to it some property in the area. It is the national church in Rome of France.
The Church of San Luigi dei Francesi is famous for masterpieces by Caravaggio, Domenichino and Guido Reni. The church was designed by Giacomo della Porta and built by Domenico Fontana between 1518 and 1589, and completed through the personal intervention of Catherine de' Medici, who donated to it so…
Did you know that you can admire originals of masterpieces by such notable artists like Bernini, Raphael or Michelangelo in Roman churches without paying anything? For instance, the church of San Luigi dei Francesi contains three artworks by Caravaggio and has the 18th-century interior. Moreover, if you ever noticed symmetrical churches in one of the most famous squares, Piazza del Popolo, there are also artworks of Caravaggio in the Cerasi Chapel. Also, the Basilica of Saint Peter’s, among all masterpieces, has Michelangelo’s most famous “Pieta”, which you can see for free. However, it is better to explore the Vatican during the sunrise tour with a private tour guide to skip long lines.
Did you know that you can admire originals of masterpieces by such notable artists like Bernini, Raphael or Michelangelo in Roman churches without paying anything? For instance, the church of San Luigi dei Francesi contains three artworks by Caravaggio and has the 18th-century interior. Moreover, if…