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 always ready to pick a quarrel or engage in a fight."
Strange & Unusual"He would not admit that a good painting could be made without a model."
Strange & Unusual"He said that he did not believe in ancient masters, nor in any other master, but only in nature."
Strange & Unusual"I have no fear of death, for I have lived."
Strange & Unusual"He died miserably, as he had lived."
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