Caravaggio, Rome and Pope Urban VIII

Rare Caravaggio painting of Pope Urban VIII to be displayed in Rome exhibition for first time
A rare Caravaggio painting, 'The Portrait of Maffeo Barberini,' will be displayed for the first time in Rome from November 23 to February 23.
Caravaggio portrait goes on public display for the first time in Rome
A portrait by baroque painter Caravaggio held in a private collection since it was discovered more than 60 years ago is being shown to the public for the first time in a museum in Rome. Caravaggio, whose real name was Michelangelo Merisi,
Caravaggio's portrait of 17th century pope goes on public display for first time
A portrait by baroque painter Caravaggio held in a private collection since it was discovered more than 60 years ago is being shown to the public for the first time in a museum in central Rome. Caravaggio,
Caravaggio’s lost masterpiece: First public viewing of secret portrait
A rare painting by the Italian Baroque artist Caravaggio will be unveiled to the public for the first time in a Rome exhibition opening on November 23.
Caravaggio’s Hidden Masterpiece On Public Display For The First Time
A rare Baroque portrait by Caravaggio, that has been privately held for more than 60 years, was unveiled at a Rome museum for the first time ever.
Rare Caravaggio shown to public for first time in Rome exhibition
A rarely seen painting by Italian master Caravaggio, part of a private collection, is going on display to the public for the first time in an exhibition in Rome.
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Caravaggio's hidden masterpiece unveiled in Rome's Palazzo Barberini
In Rome, a previously unexhibited painting by Caravaggio has been publicly unveiled. The portrait of the young Maffeo ...
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3 things to know about the 2 papal basilicas dedicated to St. Peter and St. Paul in Rome
Here are three things to know about the historical, architectural, and spiritual significance of the Basilicas of Sts. Peter ...
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Caravaggio’s Painting of a Future Pope—Hidden for Years—Is Unveiled in Rome
Caravaggio's 1598 portrait of Maffeo Barberini spent centuries with the family before entering a private collection in the ...
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The 11 most scandalous popes in history
Back in 1633, famed scientist Galileo was condemned by the Vatican, which was then lead by Pope Urban VIII. The church took issue with Galileo's discovery that the sun is really at the center of ...
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A Battle Between Science and Religion, With Galileo Caught in the Middle
“Science asks questions, but the Bible gives the answers,” thundered Pope Urban VIII, verbalizing the view of many in Europe’s 16th and 17th centuries. While Galileo Galilei fancied himself a ...