Caravaggio

The life of Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio was filled with scandals, brawls, and wine. His fiery temper repeatedly led to prison sentences and exile.

At the same time, Caravaggio’s talent and innovation made him a true superstar of Italian Baroque, and his influence gave rise to an entire movement in painting — Caravaggism.

At this lecture, we’ll explore the artist’s biography and discover why his work shocked some and inspired others.
Why were his paintings often rejected by clients?
And how did he split the history of European art into “before” and “after”?

The lecture will be led by Liana Lashkhia, art historian and independent researcher.