The Early Work of Caravaggio (1571-1610) - to the music of Anthony Holborne

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[mairdie]

Two things surprised me - the gentleness of his early work, and the violence of the later. Also unusual in that he worked from models directly to canvas, without the more common early sketches. What seems consistent in all of his art is strong, stable compositions that keep the eye within the art. By 1599, the deep shadows and strong light become more prominent. He was sentenced to death for a murder, but tried to get a papal pardon. There seems to be some question about his early death in 1610 - whether from a fever or from murder or poison.

1595, The Lute Player, part of The Hermitage collection

[mairdie]

Caravaggio art PING

[VietVet876]

Gabriel Alon approves.

[Alas Babylon!]

My favorite Italian Renaissance and Baroque Master!

[mairdie]

Exquisite taste!

[tet68]

Something to keep in mind is some of these were
large canvas’s. Quite an amazing artist.
Several of his paintings were lost in the last year
of his life. They were aboard ship on his last voyage
but disappeared at his death.

There is a movie and book “M” about his life,
turbulent times.

[PGalt]

Tremendous artist. Tremendous post. Thanks, mairdie.

[mairdie]

I listened to The Heist on an audio book recently, so that might well have influenced my choice. But Caravaggio was also a great love of mine from my Art History days.

[KamperKen]

"My favorite Italian Renaissance and Baroque Master!

Mine as well. There are 10 Caravaggio paintings in the USA, 4 at the NY Met. I've seen the 2 of the 4 they have on display.

For the works in the USA and their locations:

https://www.caravaggiogallery.com/caravaggio-paintings-in-america.aspx

[mairdie]

I knew he worked almost life size. Didn’t know about the lost paintings. Tragic. Another thing I learned was that he only put his signature on one painting - in the blood dripping from a severed head. YUCK!!!!!!!

[Alas Babylon!]

This one always got me.

At first, I was humored by the Italian dress--the puffy shirts, tighty pants and feathered hats, but then I saw through the comedy and concentrated on the fact that, no matter the dress, those were dandies surrounding the tax collector Matthew, and the sternness of Jesus, with St Peter over imposed on him, and the bright sunlight in the room contrasted by the darkness, was a painting I could look at all day, and lose my thoughts...

[mairdie]

Also try

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_paintings_by_Caravaggio

[agatheringstorm]

The GOAT. Thanks for the link.

[bigbob]

I know zero about art but I like this. What realistic images he was able to achieve! Nicely done presentation.

[tet68]

The book is most excellent. Hard to put down.
What a life he had.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=10&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiDz8ng4d_jAhXPmuAKHdgwDkMQFjAJegQICBAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FCaravaggio_(1986_film)&usg=AOvVaw1IlWUDo1XakJDLU_KTQYz0

[mairdie]

Me, I like the horse! But look at how the arms finish the circle of the horse so that your eye keeps whipping around and can't get out of the picture.

1600, Conversion on the Way to Damascus, Cerasi Chapel, Rome

[mairdie]

Art is ABOUT making you react. Discovering which ones make us individually react POSITIVELY is what the fun is all about. I love getting down and dirty because I always want to know WHY! That’s probably why I enjoy FR so much. It helps me understand things.

[mairdie]

That’s the sort of post that keeps me doing these! Loving things together.

[Captain Compassion]

Thank you Mary.

[mairdie]

Thank YOU, Captain. You’re always a blessing and a joy.