He used to say that painting from life was the true and best way of painting.
Baroque painter
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."
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Strange & Unusual"I have no respect for those who paint without having seen."
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