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Save/ShareFour hundred years after the artist's death, the much-anticipated Caravaggio exhibit will be open at the Scuderie del Quirinale from February 20 through June 13. Michelangelo da Merisi, dubbed Caravaggio, painted canvases for cardinals, popes, and nobles in the late 16th and early 17th centuries—when he wasn't getting into brawls or fleeing from one Italian city to the next.
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The Quirinal brings together works of art from museums and public and private collections around the world. Look for Bacchus (Uffizi, Florence), David With the Head of Goliath (Galleria Borghese, Rome) and The Lute Player (Hermitage, St Petersburg). Expect big crowds during the first months and, if possible, avoid visiting on a weekend. For advance ticket bookings, visit Pierreci.it.
Check back throughout the year for updates on other blockbuster openings in Rome.
Scuderie del Quirinale, via XXIV Maggio, 16; Sunday-Thursday 10am-8pm, Friday and Saturday 10am-10:30pm; €10/$14. Transport: Bus # 16, 170, 36, 360, 40, 60, 61, 62, 64, 70, H; Metro A to Repubblica or Metro B to Cavour.
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Is this show going anywhere after Rome?
Posted By K.C. Victor on January 21, 2010, 2:01 PM
I'm a fan of this wonderful artist and will be in Rome in late April. Sure won't miss this show. Thanks for the article.
Posted By David McGrath on January 21, 2010, 3:04 PM
@KC to my knowledge, the show isn't traveling. I will let you know otherwise if this changes. One of the many wonderful things about Rome is that there are several churches and galleries where Caravaggio paintings are always displayed, like San Luigi dei Francesi, Santa Maria del Popolo, and the Galleria Borghese, just to name a few.
Posted By Katie Parla on January 22, 2010, 2:10 AM
I hope to be in Rome this spring! Look forward to this exhibit and more posts on the culture of the eternal city.
Posted By JP on January 24, 2010, 9:15 AM
Is there any possibility the show will be extended? I know museums in the States do that on occasion. I am missing it by three weeks!
Posted By Keren on February 1, 2010, 2:28 PM
Keren, It is entirely possible that it will be extended. This happens all the time with popular exhibitions in Rome. Check Pierrci.it closer to your arrival to check. Otherwise, there are plenty of opportunities to see Caravaggio canvases in Rome's churches (see my response to KC above).
Posted By Katie Parla on February 2, 2010, 1:58 PM
The lines have been horrendously long, but you can skip the ticket line & go straight to the exhibit entrance if you get a Caravaggio Card in advance. It gives you a 24 hour pass for the 110 Open bus tour as well plus some other Caravaggio-related discounts. Totally worth it in my opinion, as I have no patience for waiting in line for hours.
Posted By Alessandra on April 15, 2010, 9:17 AM