He used to say that painting from life was the true and best way of painting.
Baroque painter
Reported by Giulio Mancini in 'Considerazioni sulla pittura'
c. 1619-1621 (Mancini's writing, referring to Caravaggio's practice)
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"He was of a dark and melancholy temperament, and very quarrelsome."
Strange & Unusual"He said that he did not believe in ancient masters, nor in any other master, but only in nature."
Strange & Unusual"He was always dressed in black, with a sword at his side."
Strange & Unusual"I am a painter by nature, not by art."
Strange & Unusual"I have no respect for those who paint without having seen."
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