The largest in Asia
The experience of meeting Caravaggio
For those of you who are interested in Caravaggio and Baroque art, pay attention! The master of light, Caravaggio & the faces of the Baroque are currently on display.
To celebrate the 140th anniversary of Korea-Italy diplomatic relations in 2024, the Master of Light Caravaggio & Faces of the Baroque exhibition is a special opportunity to explore the birth of Baroque art and its legacy through 57 Baroque masterpieces, including 10 of Caravaggio’s representative works. Discover Caravaggio’s intense realism and chiaroscuro technique, as well as the colorful world of works by other masters who were influenced by him!
Caravaggio's world-renowned works
10 points in one place
We provide an opportunity to explore the process of deepening his unique artistic world by following Caravaggio's work and his life. If you have always been interested in Caravaggio's work, try this opportunity to experience entering Caravaggio's life!
Simone Peterzano
Presentation of Baby Jesus in the Temple
Oil on canvas, 193 × 147 cm, circa 1588
Private collection
Representing Italy
Uffizi Gallery Collection
This is the first time that three major Caravaggio works from the Uffizi Gallery, a symbol of Florence, Italy, will be introduced in Korea. Come see and experience Caravaggio’s masterpieces with your own eyes and create unforgettable moments.
Michelangelo Merisi (Caravaggio)
boy bitten by lizard
Oil on canvas, 65.5 × 50 cm, circa 1595
Private collection
17th century baroque art
see the birth
This exhibition does not simply shed light on Baroque art, but also conveys the universality of the times that we must intuitively feel and learn through art today. I highly recommend that anyone interested in Baroque art visit this place without fail.
address:
2nd floor of Hangaram Art Museum, Seoul Arts Center
Seoul Arts Center, 2F, 700 Seocho-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul
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Hours of operation:
Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00 - 19:00 (Last admission at 18:00)
Closed: Every Monday
Special operating days: Christmas, New Year's Day (January 1st), Lunar New Year's Day, Independence Movement Day (March 1st) Regular operating days
For inquiries call:
Travolution Customer Center: +82) 02-6264-1115
Seoul Arts Center, 2F, 700 Seocho-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul