Gallery Doria Pamphilj

Last week we had the opportunity to visit the Gallery Doria-Pamphilj which is conveniently located next to our class space here in Rome. The main reason I went was to see the Carravagio paintings. After viewing the ones here I have seen all but two that are left in Rome. Considering we have only 2 days left, I don't think that I will have time to go and find them. The paintings in this gallery were his earlier works, so they did not really resemble his work that I have become accustomed to here in Rome. Nonetheless, it was good to see the progression that he had made during his life as an artist. Also inside this gallery was a chapel that is actually in the room located right above where we have had class everyday for the past 7 weeks. In this chapel are the bodies of two saints. It is weird to think that for the past 7 weeks we have been having class underneath two dead saints. If you find yourself in Rome, make sure you leave time to visit this gallery. It is said to be one of Romes best!