With an amazing cast of up-and-coming talent and a romantic view of Italy, The Talented Mr. Ripley is one of my most favorite movies set in Rome.

There’s a new series called Ripley (based on the book and movie) and the new Ripley is obsessed with Caravaggio and art. 

Safe to say it’s the only thing I have in common with the character.  

I took an art class in college and that’s the first time I learned about Caravaggio and his command of light and contrast. I just loved his art and I remember saying that I want to go to Italy one day and see his works throughout the country.

I started doing this in Rome and tried to see as many of Caravaggio’s works as I could, visiting many chapels and museums throughout the city. 

If you’d like to do the same, a good place to start is the Church of San Luigi Dei Francesi, where you can see three of Caravaggio’s paintings (for free).

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9:30 am - 12:45 pm; 2:30 - 6:30 pm

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Sun

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ADDRESS

Piazza di S. Luigi de' Francesi

CONTACT

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Caravaggio, The Calling of Saint Matthew (1599–1600), Contarelli Chapel, San Luigi dei Francesi; Carvaggio / Wikipedia.com