From Tourist to Pilgrim - Ep. 3: Madonna of the Pilgrims

From Tourist to Pilgrim

In the magnificent church of St. Augustine, pilgrims venerate the relics of St. Monica, for many the patron saint of mothers of problematic adolescents. Among the many works by well-known artists that embellish this church, one stands out as a truly iconic representation of the pilgrimage: Caravaggio’s Madonna of the Pilgrims. With its dramatic lighting and gritty realism, this painting is one of the great masterpieces of the 17th century ‘bad boy-artist’. "From Tourist to Pilgrim" is a podcast by Liz Lev, with original music by Mara Miceli and Umberto D'Auria, editing and sound design by Mara Miceli, and directed by Johana Bronkova.

About Podcast

Most visitors to Rome would be surprised to discover that many of the amazing sights that delight tourists today were first created for pilgrims. What may seem like just another city square to a tourist is transformed into a spiritual itinerary in the eyes of a pilgrim.
Art historians and scientific experts take us on a journey: each episode of this podcast reveals the hidden beauty of Rome, seen through the lens of a pilgrimage. - Podcast - Radio Vaticana - Vatican News