The Musicians [Ask Us A Question] Title: The Musicians, ca. 1595 Artist: Caravaggio (Michelangelo Merisi) (Italian, Lombard, 1571-1610) Original Size: 36 1/4 x 46 5/8 in. (92.1 x 118.4 cm) Description: Trained in Lombardy, Caravaggio moved in 1592 or 1593 to Rome, where he initially made his reputation with a number of realistic paintings of half-length figures. This picture dates about 1595 and was painted for his first great patron, Cardinal Francesco del Monte. Although it was described by contemporaries as simply "una musica" (music piece), it is an allegory of music. Cupid, "who is always in the company of music" (Vasari), is shown at left with a bunch of grapes, "because music was invented to keep spirits happy, as does wine" (Ripa). The costumes have a vaguely classical look. The surface of the picture is worn and there are extensive losses in the back of the right-hand figure and in the still life of music and the violin. The two figures seen frontally are undoubtably portraits, and this fact disorients those who would like to make a conventional reading of the scene and concentrate on the noble, classical character of the composition, organized around the traditional opposition between the figure of the lute player and the corresponding figure whom we see from behind. The face between these two is Caravaggio's; the figure on the left is taken from an earlier composition (Young Peeling a Pear) which we know only from copies. Media: Genuine 100% Hand Painted Oil Paintings On Canvas. Quality: Museum Quality, Brilliant Oil Painting Creation! This painting is availble in any other size. We just list standard size below. Our Guarantee: Highest Quality & Lowest Price! Note: We do not stretch or frame .... that is best done at your local discount frame store. It will be delivered in a roll tube to protect the quality. Price -Was: $161.6797.00 USD Shipping Cost: $29.99 for 1st item, $14.99 for 2nd item. So the more you order, the more you save on Shipping & Handling cost! Ships within 2 weeks The Musicians - Size (20x16) - 97.00USD The Musicians - Size (20x24) - 114.00USD The Musicians - Size (24x36) - 172.00USD The Musicians - Size (24x48) - 201.00USD The Musicians - Size (30x40) - 238.72USD The Musicians - Size (36x48) - 334.00USD The Musicians - Size (48x72) - 466.30USD The More You Order, The Less You Pay!

The Musicians

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