Discovering Caravaggio

Michelangelo Merisi, known as ‘Il Caravaggio’, is one of the most iconic and mysterious painters in history, and Milan’s Palazzo Reale dedicates a major exhibition to him – called Dentro Caravaggio (Inside Caravaggio) – which is open until 28 January 2018. Merisi’s work was rediscovered and revered in the 20th century thanks to Roberto Lunghi’s studies, who in 1951 dedicated a landmark exhibition to him at Palazzo Reale. Now, after 66 years, Caravaggio returns to the palace with an exhibition which for the very first time brings together 20 of his masterpieces. Inside Caravaggio is a one-of-akind exhibition, displaying works from Italy’s major museums and from other equally important museums abroad to the public.