The attempt by Milan to claim Caravaggio centres on a document discovered by accident in the diocesan archives at the parish of Santa Stefano, in the city's Brola district. "This is Italy, there is probably someone who has a birth certificate claiming Leonardo Da Vinci was also from Milan." "Perhaps they are lacking a famous 16th century artist to call their own," he said. He said he had no idea why Milan wanted to "steal" Caravaggio. After all, there is the income from the two million tourists who visit every year to consider. The mayor, Giuseppe Prevedini, has decided not to give up his town's only claim to fame without a fight. Two old ladies stood nearby digesting the news. In one main street, a public notice board displays a selection of newspaper articles about the discovery. The revelation has shocked the town's 15,000 inhabitants. He was born in Milan, on September 29, 1571, and baptised at the church of Santa Maria della Passarella. An art historian in Milan has discovered that Michelangelo Merisi - the artist's original name - was not born in Caravaggio. This year, however, the celebrations are likely to be muted. Malcolm Moore in Caravaggio, Sunday TelegraphĮach year, the sleepy northern Italian town of Caravaggio throws a week-long festival to honour its most famous citizen, the fiery Renaissance artist who took his home town's name. The james monroe museum and memorial library Operation mincemeat: the man who never was British intelligence objectives sub-committee (bios)įield information agency (technical) (fiat)įrancis stewart the fifth earl of bothwell
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |