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Caravaggio Masterpieces Illuminate Rome's Palazzo Barberini

6/13/2025

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Experience the brilliance of Caravaggio at Rome's Palazzo Barberini, where 24 masterpieces from 17 prestigious museums and private collections are on display until July 6. Renowned for his striking interplay of light and shadow, Caravaggio's work, including the newly authenticated Ecce Homo, captures the essence of raw humanity and continues to inspire artists today.

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Experience the brilliance of Caravaggio at Rome's Palazzo Barberini, where 24 masterpieces from 17 prestigious museums and private collections are on display until July 6. Renowned for his striking interplay of light and shadow, Caravaggio's work, including the newly authenticated Ecce Homo, captures the essence of raw humanity and continues to inspire artists today.