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  • Palazzo Barberini

    Palazzo Barberini

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    Overview The Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Antica at Palazzo Barberini in Rome is a treasure trove of art from the 13th to the 18th centuries. Housed in a stunning Baroque palace designed by Carlo Maderno, Gian Lorenzo Bernini, and Francesco Borromini, the gallery showcases masterpieces by artists like Caravaggio, Raphael, and Titian. Originally the Barberini family’s…

  • Cleveland Museum of Art

    Cleveland Museum of Art

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    Overview The Cleveland Museum of Art houses a distinguished selection of European Baroque art, particularly from Italy, Spain, and France. Italian Baroque art at the museum includes powerful religious compositions and dynamic portraits that reflect the influence of Caravaggio. Spanish Baroque works are marked by their realism and spiritual gravity, with highlights including paintings by…

  • Galleria Borghese

    Galleria Borghese

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    Overview The Galleria Borghese, is a vital destination for Baroque art appreciation. It boasts an extensive collection of Baroque masterpieces, particularly sculptures by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and paintings by Caravaggio. Bernini’s works, including “Apollo and Daphne” and “The Abduction of Proserpina,” epitomize the intense emotionality and dynamic movement of Baroque sculpture. Meanwhile, Caravaggio’s paintings, such…

  • Art Institute of Chicago

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    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…

  • Galleria Doria Pamphilj

    Galleria Doria Pamphilj

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    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…

  • St. Germain des Pres Churches Tour

    St. Germain des Pres Churches Tour

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    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…

  • Rome Basilicas and Churches

    Rome Basilicas and Churches

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    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…

  • The Louvre

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    Overview This quick Itinerary will get you in and out of the Louvre in under an hour while still taking in the most important Baroque paintings and some bonus works.  Before you go Itinerary The Entrance Arrive at the Pyramid entrance near your scheduled entrance time.  They will have separate lines for the various times…