Caravaggio — "He was a very contentious man, and always had a sword at his side."
He was a very contentious man, and always had a sword at his side.
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Reported by Giovanni Baglione in 'Le Vite de' Pittori, Scultori et Architetti' (describing Caravaggio's character)
Date: c. 1642
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