Caravaggio: The Complete Works – A Revolution in Painting

Explore the life and legacy of Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1571–1610), the brilliant yet notorious figure who transformed European art. Violent in temperament but precise in technique, Caravaggio became both a celebrated master and a controversial outlaw. Today, he stands as one of the most influential artists in history.

This authoritative volume showcases his entire œuvre, with every painting reproduced using state-of-the-art photography. Readers can immerse themselves in the artist’s revolutionary use of light and shadow, along with close-up details that reveal his daring naturalism – from a roughened heel to the soft fold of flesh.

Five insightful chapters trace Caravaggio’s remarkable career, from his rise in Rome to his celebrated yet turbulent final years. A detailed chronology further unveils the dramatic events of his personal life – a tale as gripping as the chiaroscuro masterpieces he created.