- Duration
- 3 hours
- Product Type
- Tour
- Venues
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- Sant' Agostino
- San Luigi dei Francesi
- Galleria Doria Pamphilij
- Join an engaging, local expert at the top of their field in art history as you explore fundamental art concepts that define Caravaggio's place in history
- Unique, personal tours for the intentional traveler. Choose from private tours for just you and your party, or join a small group tour with other travelers.
To conclude your deep dive into Caravaggio's legacy, your guide will take you on an exploration of the Doria Pamphili Gallery to experience some of the earliest works by Caravaggio, considered to be among the most important works of art in the world. Dating to the late 1590's, they offer a glimpse into the development of the artist's style. Here you will observe large paintings characterized by dramatic use of light and shadow, realistic depiction of human figures and emotional intensity. Considered to be among the most important works of art in the world, they are a testament to the artist's genius and lasting influence on Western art.
- You want to discover the stories and insights behind Caravaggio's famous paintings
- You like to connect with fellow art enthusiasts and share your passion
- You want to satisfy your thirst for knowledge while immersing yourself in the history of the city
- Sant' Agostino – Church of Renaissance architecture home to Caravaggio's "The Madonna of the Pilgrims.”
- San Luigi dei Francesi – Church which houses Caravaggio's series on Saint Matthew.
- Doria Pamphilj Gallery – 17th-century palace known for its unique private collection housing Caravaggio's "The Rest on the Flight into Egypt" and "The Penitent Mary Magdalene."
- Upon receiving your order, our team will secure a guide. You are pre-paid, your guide will purchase your entry ticket for Doria Pamphilj Gallery on-site.
- Want to see more Caravaggio? Try our Borghese Gallery Tour: A Guided Crash Course with Skip-the-Line Tickets.
- To see more of the Baroque era in Context, try our Rome Baroque Tour: Art and Architecture of Bernini and Borromoni or our Naples Art Tour: Caravaggio and the Baroque.
- Check out our upcoming online lectures which transport you back to Ancient Rome, accompanied by a leading Context Expert.Â
- No access for clients with mobility issues due to stairs and no wheelchairs available for rent at Sant'Agostino or San Luigi dei Francesi.
- There is access for wheelchairs at the Doria Pamphilj Gallery, with both ramps and lifts available. However, not all parts of the building are easily accessed by those using wheelchairs.
- Service dogs are allowed if you have a medical certificate proving the need.Â
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