A major exhibition titled Caravaggio 2025 opened at the National Gallery of Ancient Art in Rome, showcasing over 60,000 sold tickets. The exhibition chronicles Caravaggio's dynamic career, from struggling artist to celebrated figure among the wealthy elite. Featuring key works like The Cardsharps and Concert, it includes pieces returning to the palazzo after centuries. Director Thomas Clement Salomon emphasized the gallery's extensive Caravaggesque collection makes it ideal for this event, celebrating the artist's fierce originality and historical significance through July 6, attracting significant attention from art enthusiasts worldwide.
The exhibition, titled Caravaggio 2025, tracks the artist's meteoric career from his arrival in Rome, allowing viewers to appreciate his evolution from modest beginnings to celebrity status.
More than 60,000 tickets have already been sold to the exhibition, which opens Friday and will run through July 6, showcasing Caravaggio's enduring appeal.
Thomas Clement Salomon, director of the National Gallery, noted that the institution is a natural choice to host a Caravaggio extravaganza due to its rich collection.
Caravaggio's works, including The Cardsharps and Concert, along with St. Catherine of Alexandria, return to the palazzo after centuries, highlighting their historical significance.
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