Discovering Caravaggio
Subtitle: the art lover's guide to understanding symbols in his paintings
By: Stefano Zuffi ; introduction by Philippe Daverio
Contributors: Daverio, Philippe; Scuderie Papali al Quirinale
Publisher: Rizzoli International; Rizzoli International Publications, Incorporated
Published: 2010
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 255
ISBN-13: 9780847835294
Subjects: Symbolism
Other titles: Caravaggio
Work titles: Caravaggio
Description: Beautifully reproduced masterpieces showcase Caravaggio's genius in a unique, highly educational, and enjoyable format. Published to coincide with an exhibition at Rome's Scudrie del Quirinale on the four hundredth anniversary of Caravaggio's death, this magnificent book reproduces fifty of his most important works from great museums around the world. Each work is accompanied by a page of die-cut windows that help the reader focus on specific aspects of each painting and features captions that highlight the most important details or subtle symbolism embedded in a painting. Called the most famous painter in Rome during his lifetime, Caravaggio is credited with bringing realism to painting, refining the technique of chiaroscuro, and inspiring the rise of the baroque. Among the masterpieces included are Boy with a Basket of Fruit, Bacchus, John the Baptist, Medusa, Judith Beheading Holofernes, Amor Victorious, Ecce Homo and The Flagellation of Christ.
Notes: Book reproduces fifty works, each preceded by a page of die-cut windows to help focus on aspects of each painting with captions highlighting important details or symbolism in the work.

Published to coincide with an exhibition at Rome's Scuderie del Quirinale on the four hundredth anniversary of Caravaggio's death.

Originally published: Milano : RCS Libri Spa, 2010.

Includes bibliographical references.