Caravaggio

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The book explores the life of Michelangelo Merisi, known as Caravaggio, highlighting his revolutionary approach to art by featuring ordinary people in his paintings. Prose examines how his realistic portrayals of street boys, prostitutes, and the impoverished transformed artistic conventions. Despite his success and patronage, Caravaggio's life was marked by violence and conflict. Through passionate storytelling, the author captures the tumultuous existence of this iconic painter, revealing the complexities of his genius and the impact he had on future generations of artists.