Caravaggio

Among geniuses, Caravaggio stands out. You can easily imagine this gloomy man with an unkempt beard, in an old cloak, wearing a wide-brimmed hat pulled down over his forehead – so as not to meet anyone's eyes. In the 1600s, he could be seen in Rome in the Campo Marzio area – alone, with a servant, or in the company of friends, barbers, and merchants. Caravaggio loved scandals and never missed an opportunity to get into a fight. At that time, he was already a well-known artist, painting unprecedented works. With all his destructive obsessions – megalomania, paranoia, uncontrolled aggression, unbridled sexuality – Caravaggio is the ideal hero for a high-budget Hollywood production. Combined with truly impressive painting, this makes Caravaggio a star for all times. About Caravaggio – a new book by writer and poet Dmitry Makarov.