Bethune, Brian: Caravaggio

Bethune, Brian:
"In the chicken-and-egg world of historical reputations, Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio has been more fortunate in death than in life."

I believe that Brian meant that in a place that we cannot decide what came first he was luckier in the opposite time you would think; Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio had a life of fame and a death of success. He accomplished a lot in life but was never truly appreciated until after his ultimate demise. He was included in numerous fights and ultimately ended up killing someone; he painted on the run. The things he made were very controversial. I like to think of Caravaggio as a rebellious teenager in his time; he painted things that surprised people and went against everything they believed in. he was chased with money wagered on his head while he was alive. Now after his death he is being respected and appreciated by many people. They are writing biographies, making posters, and movies based on him. I completely agree with Brian because Caravaggio was largely loved after his death, and he was hated in life.


Sources:
Bethune, Brian. "Caravaggio." Maclean's 13 Sept. 2010: 81+. Gale Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 10 Nov. 2010.
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