Catching A Caravaggio At Pio Monte della Misericordia

Caravaggio led an interesting life, if murder fits that description of your biography. While on the run, Naples ended up being a good hiding place. Three of his works are scattered around the city and the best of the lot can be found in the chapel museum, Pio Monte della Misericordia.

Ahh, the lovely octagonal chapel and Caravaggio's The Seven Works of Mercy with proud placement. Gaze away.

Getting closer. The painting is filled with classical, allegorical depictions of mercy. Things like bury the dead, shelter the homeless, visit the sick, let your mom win at beer pong. Maybe the painting needs a refresh. Beyond Caravaggio, there's a museum with a bit of a ragged, motley collection on display.

Some fancy furniture.

Bling frames and religious, reflective scenes.

There's even a modern wing. OK, room.