Complete Works of Caravaggio (Delphi Classics)

The Baroque master Caravaggio, famous for his masterful use of chiaroscuro, produced during his short and tragic life a body of works that would have a lasting impact on the history of Western art. Combining realistic observation of the human state with dramatic use of lighting, Caravaggio's paintin [...]
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The Baroque master Caravaggio, famous for his masterful use of chiaroscuro, produced during his short and tragic life a body of works that would have a lasting impact on the history of Western art. Combining realistic observation of the human state with dramatic use of lighting, Caravaggio's paintings are regarded as among the most technically accomplished and highly prized artworks of the seventeenth century. Delphi's Masters of Art Series presents the world's first digital e-Art books, allowing readers to explore the works of great artists in comprehensive detail. This volume presents Caravaggio's complete works in beautiful detail, with concise introductions, hundreds of high quality images and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)* The complete extant paintings of Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio - over 90 paintings, fully indexed and arranged in chronological and alphabetical order* Includes reproductions of rare works* Features a special 'Highlights' section, with concise introductions to the masterpieces, giving valuable contextual information* Enlarged 'Detail' images, allowing you to explore Caravaggio's celebrated works in detail, as featured in traditional art books* Hundreds of images in stunning colour - highly recommended for viewing on tablets and smart phones or as a valuable reference tool on more conventional eReaders* Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the complete paintings* Easily locate the paintings you want to view* Scholarly ordering of plates into chronological orderPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting e-Art booksCONTENTS:The HighlightsYOUNG SICK BACCHUSBOY WITH A BASKET OF FRUITCARDSHARPSSAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI IN ECSTASYTHE MUSICIANSBACCHUSSAINT CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIAJUDITH BEHEADING HOLOFERNESNARCISSUSCALLING OF SAINT MATTHEWTHE CRUCIFIXION OF SAINT PETERTHE CONVERSION OF SAINT PAUL ON THE ROAD TO DAMASCUSTHE SUPPER AT EMMAUSAMOR VICTORIOUSJOHN THE BAPTISTENTOMBMENTDAVID WITH THE HEAD OF GOLIATHTHE MARTYRDOM OF SAINT URSULAThe PaintingsTHE COMPLETE PAINTINGSALPHABETICAL LIST OF PAINTINGSThe BiographyBRIEF BIOGRAPHY OF CARAVAGGIO by Ralph N. JamesPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to buy the whole Art series as a Super Set