Roitburd VS Caravaggio. Opus # 009 2009

"Roitburd VS Caravaggio. Opus # 009" is a 2009 painting by Ukrainian artist Alexander Roitburd, known for his appropriation of historical art and contemporary social commentary. The work features a copy of Caravaggio's "St. Matthew and the Angel", overlaid with colorful lines and shapes, disrupting the original composition. Roitburd's interventions question the authority of artistic tradition and create a visually jarring commentary on contemporary art practices. This provocative piece explores the relationship between art history and contemporary culture through a direct confrontation with a revered masterpiece.