Caravaggio - The Soul and the Blood
An exciting cinematic journey through the life, work and struggles of Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, one of the most controversial and mysterious figures in the history of art.
Caravaggio’s existence, no less than his art, is characterized by lights and shadows, contrasts and contradictions, genius and sobriety. As a revolutionary artist, he was often not so beloved by his contemporaries. He travelled Italy in search of luck or perhaps in search of himself, escaping the enemies that he always found at his passage. Milan, Venice, Rome, Naples, Malta, Sicily.
In this documentary, the story of Caravaggio’s life and work is told through the most important places in his life. Utilising state-of-the-art cinematic techniques, commentary from leading historical experts and art historians, and unprecedented access to the masterpieces themselves, CARAVAGGIO: THE SOUL AND THE BLOOD is a must-see for any art lover.