The Calling of St. Matthew by Caravaggio. The Church of San Luigi dei Francesi.
One of my standard stops in Rome is to see this painting by Caravaggio. I first saw it in 1981 when I looked closely at the Michelin green guide and Sherri and I went looking for it. Churches close at different times in Rome. They are open in the morning and around 5:00, but closed in between and by early evening. So it can be hit and miss trying to see art in the churches. When I first found this painting, there was no one around. Now there are hordes of tourists, students, artists clamoring for a glimpse for one of the greatest paintings by one of the greatest painters ever to live in Rome. The painting is still in it's original spot. For a euro, a light will come on from a cash box so you can see it. It used to be lira and we always saved our change for these light boxes. I used to resent putting money in a box to turn on a light, but now I don't care. It's worth it.
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