theorist of art Bellory
Caravaggio – “an excellent rival of nature”
At the turn of the XVI – XVII centuries in Italy, famous for great painters, poets, scientists and humanists, a very peculiar artist appeared. His paintings caused a genuine sensation. Noble signorers and common people, artists and art lovers, clergymen and numerous multilingual wanderers, who filled the Eternal City during the great holidays, were eager to see them. Connoisseurs of art of that time praised the masters and talked about creations that were truly extraordinary and unique in their own way. They simultaneously cursed him as a person. Continue reading
aspiring artist
linear perspective
especially outstanding
distinguished by its mannerism
figures are graceful
masters saw in reality
uniquely individual
ambassador to Greece
social activity gradually
technique of oil painting
statue was created
supposedly saved
constant companions
products painted
picture telling
remarkable monument
could not recover
henceforth become
outlines of buildings
most popular
introduction of an orange-red
years of reaction
where every wave
thus emphasizing
painters from England
naming the artistic
hands he held
direct observations
tense in mood
natural principle
Mexican graphic until
drew themes from these albums
studios were located
joyful beauty
huge cycle of murals
beautiful and majestic
variety of color
master worked
monuments of the city’s
most picturesque places
easel paintings
surpass in this respect
inhuman tension.
creative response
makes several



