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  • Ecstasy of St. Francis

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    Giovanni Baglione’s “Ecstasy of St. Francis.” (1601).  In this painting we see St. Francis reaching a state of ecstasy after deep meditation on Jesus’ cross and crown of thorns. Luckily for St. Francis, an angel catches him as he falls backward. Baglione portrays this moment in time with the expression of spiritual rapture on St. Francis’s…

  • St. Rita of Cascia

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    May 22nd is the Feast day of St. Rita of Cascia. In Rome, in the Basilica di Sant’Agostino (Basilica of Saint Augustine), there is a Chapel dedicated to her memory. “Ecstasy of Blessed Rita da Cascia” (1674) by Giacinto Brandi is on the altar of the Chapel. St. Rita was born in 1381 into a…

  • Incredulity of Saint Thomas

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    “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.” (John 20:27). With the “Incredulity of Saint Thomas” (1602), Caravaggio gives us the most visceral representation of the Risen Christ’s physical body that’ve I’ve ever encountered. There are no halos, Jesus isn’t floating or…

  • Easter Sunday

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    This Easter Sunday, we look at one of the BAAC’s favorite depictions of the resurrected Christ. In room 211 at the @artinstitutechi you will see this massive and powerful painting. The Resurrection” (c. 1619-1620) by Francesco Buoneri aka Cecco del Caravaggio was commissioned for a family chapel in Florence. The painting was rejected by the family and…

  • Holy Saturday

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    On this Holy Saturday, the Baroque Art Accessibility Consortium takes a look at some of moving and inspirational pieces of Jesus’ Passion and Resurrection. In room 211 at the @artinstitutechi you will find back on display this breathtaking piece by Francisco de Zurbarán. “The Crucifixion” (1627). The black background and amazing detail on Jesus’ body and loin…

  • Happy New Year!

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    Happy New Year from the Baroque Art Accessibility Consortium! Today the Catholic Church celebrates the Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God. Have a look at The Madonna of the Rosary (1604) by Caravaggio. We see the Virgin pointing at the rosaries she gave to St. Dominic, while others kneel and request the rosaries…

  • Caravaggio Nativity Scenes

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    During Christmas week, we take a look at several of Caravaggio’s depictions of the Holy Family. Note: The last slide is not universally accepted as autograph by all Caravaggio scholars. The Adoration of the Shepherds (1609) was originally displayed in the Messina church of Santa Maria della Concezione dei Padri Cappuccini (Our Lady of the…

  • Maffeo Barberini Portrait by Caravaggio on display

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    One of Caravaggio’s few portraits will be on display in a special exhibit until February 23, 2025. This portrait is part of a private collection and has never before been on display to the public. The portrait is of Maffeo Barberini, who at 30yrs old was well on his way to being appointed a cardinal…

  • Martha and Mary Magdalene

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    3 reasons this Caravaggio is worth some thought. 1. It depicts sisters Martha and Mary Magdalene at the moment Mary is receiving the light of God. (Notice how well lit Mary’s face is.)2. Check out the difference between Mary’s clothes and Martha’s. Mary has obviously been reaping the material rewards of her lifestyle as a…