Portret van schilder Caravaggio 1825 - 1852

This lithograph, created between 1825 and 1852 by Antoine Maurin, portrays the Italian Baroque painter Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio. The portrait depicts Caravaggio in a simple yet refined attire, likely a contemporary interpretation of the artist’s appearance. The detailed rendering of Caravaggio's face, with its prominent features, captures his intense and enigmatic personality. Currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, this lithograph is a valuable historical document that reflects the enduring fascination with Caravaggio's life and work.