Artful Jaunts

Celebrate Our Caravaggio in Rome

The Nelson-Atkins Museum is pleased to offer its patrons a unique three day experience in Rome! Led by Julián Zugazagoitia, Director of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, this trip showcases a wide variety of art and architecture in Rome. We plan to make sure we dedicate time to appreciate the Nelson-Atkin's Caravaggio. In addition, this trip includes several special access opportunties, including a private visit to the Vatican museum and catered dinner at Galleria Doria Pamphilj. We have additional private visits at San Luigi dei Francesi, Palazzo Odescalchi, and a private collector's home for lunch.

We will stay at the five star Baglioni Hotel Regina situated in the heart of Rome. The hotel is a sophisticated Palazzo with classic Itlaian Art deco style. Located near much of Rome's ancient sites. You will have no trouble filling your evening when you have leisure time.

The trip starts in the afternoon of Sunday, May 4 (a flight from the US would leave on May 3 to Rome) and ends on Saturday, May 10 with departures at your leisure from Rome.

The Nelson-Atkins Rome trip is priced at $10,750 per person in a double occupancy and $13,250 for a single occupancy and includes all transportation, lodging, and specific meals during your trip. This trip is limited to 20 guests and your booking is requested by January 29th, 2025. A minimum of 16 guests is required to operate this trip.

If you have any questions about this program your Nelson-Atkins contact is Kaitlyn Bunch at kbunch@nelson-atkins.org. Your Artful contact is Latasha Thomas, Customer Experience Manager at Artful, at latasha@artfuljaunts.com and 781-658-2270. Latasha is available to help with any questions during the registration process.

No refund will be provided for cancellations within sixty days of the trip's start date. If the museum has another patron to fill a spot a substitution will be allowed. After the trip has commenced, no refunds are available, even if the client does not partake in all of the trip's activities or leaves the trip early. We highly recommend trip insurance offered when booking.

All programming may change and is subject to availability of hosts, collectors and artists.

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Daily Itinerary

Price and Inclusions

Day 1

Sunday, May 4, 2025

Arrivals

Check into the 5 star hotel Baglioni Hotel Regina.

Museum

Guided tour of the Galleria Doria Pamphilij collection with art historian Sara Pietrantoni.

Dinner

Private after hours dinner in the palace.

Built in the 16th century, the Palazzo Doria Pamphilj is a blend of art and history. Some of the most important Italian noble families have called the Palace home. The Doria Pamphilj Gallery is the exhibition space in the heart of the Palazzo Doria, the four wings overlook the internal courtyard with splendid renaissance arches. The Doria Pamphilj family's private collection is held here, with the families Historical Archives dating back to 1767.

Day 2

Monday, May 5, 2025

	Studio visits We will visit several studios in the artsy neighborhood of San Lorenzo.
	Lunch Dine at the restaurant Pastificio San Lorenzo.
	Museum visit A visit to Fondazione D'ARC collection offers a rich journey through 20th and 21st-century art, including works from the post-war period, abstract art, kinetic and programmed art, arte povera, postmodernism, and the multifaceted languages of the new millennium.
	Relax We will stop at the hotel to rest before the evening programming.
	Museum visit Private after hours visit led by art historian and Caravaggio specialist Sara Magister at San Luigi dei Francesi to admire three masterpieces by Caravaggio: The Calling of Saint Mathew, Inspiration of Saint Matthew and Martyrdom of Saint Matthew.
	Dinner Dinner at Il Bacaro.

The French National Church, founded by Cardinal Giulio dei Medici (future Pope Clement VII) in 1518, was completed in 1589 by Domenico Fontana, based on a design by Giacomo Della Porta. In the last chapel of the left aisle, there is the Contarelli Chapel, named after the Italianized name of the French cardinal Mathieu Cointrel, which houses three paintings by Michelangelo Merisi, known as Caravaggio, made between 1599 and 1602. In homage to the name of the client, the artworks are dedicated to St. Matthew and represent: the Calling of St. Matthew, St. Matthew and the Angel and the Martyrdom of St. Matthew.

Day 3

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

	Gallery visit Depart on foot to Gagosian Gallery for a visit of the exhibition on view with a special behind-the-scenes tour of the private collection in their offices.
	Museum visit Visit Palazzo Barberini for a guided tour of the Caravaggio exhibition with art historian and Caravaggio specialist Sara Magister.
	Lunch Enjoy lunch at Serre Barberini overlooking the palazzo gardens.
	Museum visit Noted curator Manuela Annibali will provide insights on Rome's contemporary art scene at the MAXXI museum.
	Evening Opportunity to explore Rome at your leisure.

The classical myth of Narcissus has been frequently represented since antiquity, the version by Caravaggio is distinguished by its unusual composition as if the painter had turned the canvas 180 degrees to obtain the figure's reflected image. The composition is appropriate to the story of the young hunter who fell in love with his own image mirrored in the water. His lips are parted, suggesting the climax of Narcissus' longing: having realized the paradoxical nature of his passion, he wastes away on the verge of the spring.

Day 4

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

	Private visit Before hours visit to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with art historian and Vatican specialist Ludovia Schmidt.
	Breakfast Buffet breakfast at Bistrot della Vigna inside the Vatican Museums.
	Private collection Tour of renowned gallerist Anna Marra's home for a visit of her private collection. We will dine in her home after the viewing.
	Rest Return to the hotel to relax until evening programming.
	Private collection Enjoy behind-the-scenes visit to a private collection.
	Dinner We will enjoy dinner at Roscioli.

Day 5

Thursday May 8, 2025

	Museum Galleria Borghese, for a highlights visit of the collection with special focus on Caravaggio paintings, including "Boy with a Basket of Fruit" and "David with the Head of Goliath.
	Lunch We will dine at Caffé delle Arti.
	Studio or private collection Enjoy behind-the-scenes visits to a private collection or artist studio.
	Evening at leisure Opportunity to explore Rome at your leisure.

Rome's National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art is located near Valle Giulia. It is the only national museum dedicated entirely to modern and contemporary art. It houses 20,000 works – paintings, drawings, sculptures and installations – and offers a great view on art starting from the 1800's to today.

Day 6

Friday May 9, 2025

	Private visit Palazzo Odescalchi for a special private visit of the first version of Caravaggio's Conversion of Saul with art historian and Caravaggio specialist Sara Magister.
	Art Gallery Palazzo Colonna for a guided tour of the spectacular Galleria, a true jewel of Roman Baroque.
	Lunch We will enjoy lunch at the Galleria.
	Artist studios Visit several Rome based artist studios.
	Dinner Farewell dinner at Michelin star restaurant Moma.

Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio's painting, The Conversion of Saint Paul, depicts the moment when St. Paul underwent a divine intervention and turned towards Christianity. The painting was commissioned for the Cerasi Chapel in Santa Maria del Popolo, a popular subject at that time in the Catholic Church.

Prices

$10,750 per person in a double occupancy room
$13,250 per person in a single occupancy room

Inclusions:

Accommodations Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Entry and expert-led tours to all museums, studies, galleries, and villas
All meals and cocktail programs on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
All travel to studios, museums and exhibits from hotel
All fees and gratuities, including baggage porter services

Exclusions:

Breakfast is not included in the program
Dinner is not included on Tuesday and Thursday
Please note, flights, airport transfers to Rome is not provided with our programming