Darkness. Light. Drama. The Uffizi Galleries unveil one of the most anticipated exhibitions of the decade ? ?Caravaggio & the Shadow Masters?, a journey through the chiaroscuro revolution that changed the history of art forever. More than 40 masterpieces by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio and his followers ? the tenebristi ? are brought together for the first time, revealing how a single brushstroke of light could illuminate divine truth or human sin.
Uffizi Galleries, Florence, Italy
From Rome to Naples, from Amsterdam to Seville ? the exhibition traces Caravaggio?s influence across Europe, showing how his shadows inspired generations of artists to explore the depths of emotion, faith, and rebellion.
  • The Calling of Saint Matthew ? one of Caravaggio?s most powerful works on divine awakening.
  • Judith Beheading Holofernes (Artemisia Gentileschi) ? a female reinterpretation of violence and justice.
  • Saint Jerome Writing ? pure light against infinite void.
  • The Denial of Saint Peter ? emotional tension at the edge of faith.

Event Overview

Caravaggio & the Shadow Masters Dates, Tickets, Exhibitors & Guide

Dates:

1 October 2025 - 20 January 2026

Location:

Uffizi Galleries, Florence, Italy

Darkness. Light. Drama. The Uffizi Galleries unveil one of the most anticipated exhibitions of the decade ? ?Caravaggio & the Shadow Masters?, a journey through the chiaroscuro revolution that changed the history of art forever. More than 40 masterpieces by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio and his followers ? the tenebristi ? are brought together for the first time, revealing how a single brushstroke of light could illuminate divine truth or human sin.
Uffizi Galleries, Florence, Italy
From Rome to Naples, from Amsterdam to Seville ? the exhibition traces Caravaggio?s influence across Europe, showing how his shadows inspired generations of artists to explore the depths of emotion, faith, and rebellion.
  • The Calling of Saint Matthew ? one of Caravaggio?s most powerful works on divine awakening.
  • Judith Beheading Holofernes (Artemisia Gentileschi) ? a female reinterpretation of violence and justice.
  • Saint Jerome Writing ? pure light against infinite void.
  • The Denial of Saint Peter ? emotional tension at the edge of faith.

Mission:

?Every light reveals, every shadow hides ? that?s the dialogue of the soul.?

Organizer:

Uffizi Galleries

Key Highlights of Caravaggio & the Shadow Masters

  • The Calling of Saint Matthew ? one of Caravaggio?s most powerful works on divine awakening.
  • Judith Beheading Holofernes (Artemisia Gentileschi) ? a female reinterpretation of violence and justice.
  • Saint Jerome Writing ? pure light against infinite void.
  • The Denial of Saint Peter ? emotional tension at the edge of faith.

Why attend to Caravaggio & the Shadow Masters?

  • Because Caravaggio?s art isn?t just seen ? it?s felt.
  • You don?t look at these paintings; they look back at you.
  • His play of shadow and revelation shaped cinema, photography, and even the language of modern storytelling.
  • This exhibition is a spiritual experience, not a mere art show ? a pilgrimage into the human condition.

Ticket Information:

? Adults: ?20
? Students: ?12
? Children (under 1 ): Free
? Guided tours: from ?30 (English, Italian)

Getting There:

  • Uffizi Galleries, Piazzale degli Uffizi, Florence
  • Closest station: Santa Maria Novella (15-min walk)
  • Buses: C1, C3, 23
  • Located right by the Arno River and Ponte Vecchio ? perfect for an art walk after your visit.
  • Travel Tip: visit in late afternoon ? the sunlight through the Uffizi windows mirrors the golden tones of Caravaggio?s own palette.

Gallery: Caravaggio & the Shadow Masters

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Mission of Caravaggio & the Shadow Masters


To remind us that light has no meaning without darkness.
Caravaggio?s art is not just about beauty ? it?s about conflict, redemption, and raw humanity.
His disciples ? Ribera, Gentileschi, and Honthorst ? took that vision and turned it into an artistic storm. The exhibition aims to explore how Caravaggio?s radical realism still echoes in today?s photography, film, and even digital art ? the eternal struggle between exposure and concealment.

Tips for Visitors of Caravaggio & the Shadow Masters

  • Take your time: the exhibition is intentionally dimly lit to preserve the works and mood.
  • Don?t miss the interactive light studio ? a space where visitors can experiment with Caravaggio-style lighting setups.
  • Combine your visit with the Artemisia Gentileschi wing ? power and emotion in every brushstroke.

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Editor’s Note

  • Caravaggio painted sinners, not saints ? and yet, in his shadows, we see truth more clearly than in daylight.
  • This exhibition is Florence?s love letter to drama, divinity, and the eternal dance between sin and salvation.
  • Sometimes the light we seek comes only after we walk through darkness.

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