'caravaggio in detail' is the fourth title in the successful in detail series, following van eyck, bruegel and bosch. the italian genius caravaggio is considered one of the most important artists of the baroque era. the italian master's painting style was groundbreaking, not only because of his unique treatment of light and shade, but above all for his unprecedented realism: instead of the customary idealised figures, he painted everyday, working-class people, even in religious scenes. this book explores caravaggio's turbulent life and his equally dramatic work in a surprising way. the book is divided into themed chapters: still lifes, hidden self-portraits and stimulated senses, and shows the paintings as never before, in full-page details.