Author: Brian
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Cupid Chastised
Bartolomeo Manfredi’s “Cupid Chastised” (1613). This painting depicts a scene of Mars beating Cupid while Venus tries in vain to stop him. Mars is punishing Cupid for having caused his affair with Venus. Observe Mars’ physicality and dominance, and contrast with Cupid’s vulnerability and submissiveness. This painting is so Caravaggesque that when the Art Institute…
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Art Institute of Chicago
Overview The Art Institute of Chicago is world renowned for having many masterpieces. Unfortunately, it is not currently home to a painting by Caravaggio. However, the Art Institute now boasts a painting by each of the 4 most famous Spanish Baroque artists (aka “Spanish Golden Age” of Painting). This itinerary will show you those masterpieces…
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Galleria Doria Pamphilj
Overview The Galleria Doria Pamphilj in Rome is a fascinating private art collection, open to the public, housed in the grand Palazzo Doria Pamphilj. It features an impressive array of masterpieces by renowned artists like Caravaggio, Velázquez, and Carracci. The gallery is known for its richly decorated rooms and historical significance, offering visitors a glimpse…
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St. Germain des Pres Churches Tour
Overview Called by many the most classically Parisian neighborhood, St-Germain-des-Pres gets its name from the oldest church in Paris, which has been a place of worship for over 1500 years. Our tour also covers another amazing church, “Eglise St-Sulpice” whose grounds have been a place of worship for nearly 800 years. Both of these churches…
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Rome Basilicas and Churches
Overview Across the Tiber river from the Vatican are three must see churches all containing works from Caravaggio and other Baroque luminaries. Caravaggio was commissioned to paint the paintings for the churches and the paintings have remained in place for over 400 years and are still in excellent condition. Both St. Luigi and St. Augustine’s…