The great Baroque artist Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio revolutionized painting by creating a new form of realistic art. His work depicted life directly, without sketches, resulting in a strong psychological expression in his characters. His unconventional paintings have sparked discussions among critics and viewers for centuries, influencing artists like Velázquez and Rembrandt. In this new exploration of Caravaggio's life and art, available in paperback, Troy Thomas examines the artist's significant contribution to modernity and focuses on the often-neglected tensions, contradictions, and ambiguities in Caravaggio's work.

Pages: 272, Dimensions: 13.8x13.8cm