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BORGHESE GALLERY, THE CARAVAGGIO’S MASTERPIECES

Caravaggio was not just a painter, but a revolutionary who captured the raw essence of humanity on canvas.
In the Borghese Gallery, you’ll find some of Caravaggio’s most celebrated works, each telling a unique story:

  • David with the Head of Goliath: A chilling yet poignant depiction of the biblical hero, holding the severed head of the giant. The realism is striking, the emotions palpable. And a little fun fact: Goliath’s head is a self-portrait of Caravaggio itself;
  • Boy with a Basket of Fruit: A seemingly simple still life, but with a hidden depth. The fruit is not just painted, it’s alive, almost tactile; yet, it is not luxuriant but rather old, cruelly real, familiar;
  • Saint Jerome Writing: A beautiful portrayal of the saint in his study, illuminated by a single light source. The detail is astonishing, the composition masterful.

Caravaggio’s use of light and shadow, his ability to capture the human form in all its beauty and imperfection, is what makes his work so timeless. He was a master of chiaroscuro, a technique that creates dramatic contrast and brings his subjects to life.

As you wander through the Gallery, you can’t help but feel a sense of awe and wonder. Caravaggio’s paintings are not just images, they are experiences. They draw you in, make you feel, make you think.

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