Naples is curiously chaotic. It’s alive, vibrant, a little dirty and busy, and I loved it. I felt like this was how Rome would probably have been 2,000 years ago. – Paul Hollywood When we weren’t seeking out Caravaggios in Southern Italy, Robie and I took advantage of the beautiful spring weather to sit at … More Exploring Naples & Rome
What begins in the work of Caravaggio is, quite simply, modern painting. – Art Historian André Berne-Joffroy Painting from live models made Caravaggio’s art feel real. Combined with his signature use of light, he infused his pieces with an emotional intensity never seen before. Yet while his works resonated with many in Rome, after murdering … More Following in the footsteps of Caravaggio (Part 2)
Caravaggio’s art is made from darkness and light. His pictures present spotlit moments of extreme and often agonized human experience. – Andrew Graham-Dixon, Caravaggio: A Life Sacred and Profane The most important artist of the 17th century, Caravaggio was a revolutionary who forever changed art. Abandoning the highly idealized figures and heavenly settings dominant at … More Following in the footsteps of Caravaggio (Part 1)
