A Caravaggio Rediscovered: The Lute Player
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Keith Christiansen
Binding: Paperback
Published: THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART, 1990
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This scholarly volume presents a meticulous examination of Caravaggio's masterpiece, The Lute Player, detailing its fascinating journey from obscurity to its re-establishment within the artist's canon. Keith Christiansen, a distinguished art historian, uncovers the intricate provenance and stylistic nuances that confirm the painting's authenticity and significance. The text illustrates the profound impact of Caravaggio's revolutionary naturalism and chiaroscuro on the Baroque era, offering a compelling argument for the work's enduring artistic value. Readers gain a deeper appreciation for the complexities of art attribution and the enduring power of a singular artistic vision.
Author: Keith Christiansen
Binding: Paperback
Published: THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART, 1990
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This scholarly volume presents a meticulous examination of Caravaggio's masterpiece, The Lute Player, detailing its fascinating journey from obscurity to its re-establishment within the artist's canon. Keith Christiansen, a distinguished art historian, uncovers the intricate provenance and stylistic nuances that confirm the painting's authenticity and significance. The text illustrates the profound impact of Caravaggio's revolutionary naturalism and chiaroscuro on the Baroque era, offering a compelling argument for the work's enduring artistic value. Readers gain a deeper appreciation for the complexities of art attribution and the enduring power of a singular artistic vision.