About The Tour

Caravaggio: The Baroque Trailblazer Who Transformed Art

Caravaggio, a multifaceted and tormented Baroque master, bequeathed to Rome a body of work that forever altered the trajectory of art history.

A Dance of Darkness and Light: Caravaggio's Divine Illumination

This artist of shadows and radiance had a unique ability to weave the divine into his portraits of the downtrodden. He believed that anyone could be worthy of depiction, bathed in the ethereal light that only Michelangelo Merisi could manifest.

A Beacon of Faith: The Perpetual Light of Caravaggio's Artistry

His tangible and enduring illumination serves as a beacon of faith, a flame that never extinguished despite the tumultuous trials and tribulations that marked Caravaggio's life.

From Palazzo Ripetta to the Churches of Trident: The Footprints of Caravaggio's Fortune

Caravaggio's artistic journey flourished around Palazzo Ripetta, with his masterpieces displayed in the Trident churches, such as Santa Maria del Popolo, extending to Sant'Agostino and San Luigi dei Francesi.

Retracing the Steps of a Cursed Genius: Caravaggio's Life and Work

We'll pass by Caravaggio's home and studio, walking in the footsteps of this 'cursed' artist who ascended to the pantheon of artistic gods with a brush in his hand. Through his captivating tale, you'll unearth hidden corners of Rome, each uniquely enchanting, and savour the beauty of the Eternal City just steps from Palazzo Ripetta.