Caravaggio and the Masters of Light
The exhibition focuses on the revolutionary role of light, understood as a narrative and emotional tool capable of transforming realism into a new pictorial vision
Enter the dramatic world of light and shadow in Caravaggio and the Masters of Light, an exhibition dedicated to the revolutionary genius of Caravaggio and the profound legacy of his artistic vision.
Bringing together extraordinary works by Caravaggio alongside paintings by the artists he inspired, the exhibition reveals how his radical naturalism and bold use of chiaroscuro transformed the course of European painting. Through powerful contrasts, intense realism, and deeply human emotion, Caravaggio broke with tradition and forged a new visual language that resonated far beyond Rome.
The exhibition traces the spread of Caravaggism across Italy and Europe, illuminating the dialogue between master and followers. In doing so, it invites visitors to rediscover a pivotal moment in art history, that is when light itself became the protagonist of a new and revolutionary artistic expression.
WHERE
Rome, Museo Storico della Fanteria
WHEN
From March 7 to June 7, 2026
GETTING THERE
About 20 minutes from Parisii Gesthouse
