Mysterious Caravaggio. Secrets hidden in the paintings of the master

Contemporaries called him a madman, killer and antichrist. The descendants saw in the artist of the Prophet and the real revolutionary. Who was the mysterious Caravaggio really? The art historian Kostannino d’Orazio sheds light on the shadows and dark corners of the artist’s work. His canvases - whether it is illustrations of sacred texts or pagan plots - represent episodes from real life. Take a look at Karavaggio masterpieces in a new way: discover the ciphers hidden in his paintings. Why didn't Caravaggio acquire the army of followers? Why did critics-breasts take up arms about him? How were the artist's canvases created, the mania for which has not subsided for many centuries? Based on letters, documents, evidence of contemporaries and, of course, on the analysis of the paintings of the great artist, the author will reveal the secrets of his life and creativity and give the keys to understanding his painting.