3 PLACES TO SEE CARAVAGGIO IN ROME

Caravaggio, Michelangelo Merisi, arrived in Rome in 1592 and here worked for the Cavalier d’Arpino, but it was only by entering the circle of Cardinal Francesco Maria del Monte that Caravaggio began to do some more “serious” work. Walking around Rome today you can visit three places where you can admire the Master’s works for free

SAINT LOUIS OF THE FRENCH

A stone’s throw from Piazza Navona, in Via Santa Giovanna D’Arco 5, is the national church of the French Catholic community in Rome, San Luigi dei Francesi. Here, in the Contarelli Chapel, the last nave on the left, there are three works painted by Caravaggio: The Vocation of Saint Matthew, The Martyrdom of Saint Matthew, and Saint Matthew and the Angel.
It is not possible to take photos with a flash and since we are in a church we ask for maximum respect and silence. For the rest, enjoy them!

BASILICA OF SANT’AGOSTINO

In Campo Marzio and precisely in the Basilica of Sant’Agostino, in Piazza di Sant’Agostino, there is another obligatory stop for those who want to see Caravaggio’s works for free, therefore there is no charge unless you pay for the electricity. What does this mean? These works are often voluntarily kept in the dark and next to them there are paid switches. By inserting one or more coins the lights will turn on for a limited time and you can admire the masterpieces.
In the basilica, there is the Madonna of Loreto, painted by Caravaggio in 1604.

BASILICA OF SANTA MARIA DEL POPOLO

The Basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo is perhaps the most famous of these places. Both because it is located in Piazza del Popolo, a decidedly very touristy place in Rome and in the heart of the city, and because the Church is a work of art in itself. The Church is also called the Church of the Artists.
Here there are two works from 1601 by Caravaggio, the Crucifixion of Saint Peter and the Conversion of Saint Paul.