Caravaggio: The Palette and the Sword Book 2

Highly recommended for personal, community, and college/university library Art History/Biography collections.– “Midwest Book Review”Meticulously historically researched and exquisitely executed by Italian graphic artist Milo Manara. … It’s a gorgeous work of art in itself. A joy!– “Fortean Times”Erudite and crammed with historical detail … bawdy and passionate … utterly engrossing … breathtakingly beautiful. … If, like me, you know Manara mainly through his superhero covers or his erotica, you may be excused for having the same reaction I did – open-mouthed wonder.– “The Muttering Muse”Manara combines figures rendered with sensuous minimalism and intricately detailed backgrounds to create a sense of deep immersion in 16th-century Rome in this enthralling tale of the legendarily volatile “Master of Light and Shadow.– “Library Journal”The world’s premier erotic artist tackles one of history’s greatest painters. … luscious, painterly approach … And yes, his naked ladies are just as carefully rendered.– “AIPT Comics”

Milo Manara, is an internationally acclaimed Italian comic book writer and artist best known for his lush, expansive approach to the medium, often depicting erotic characters and situations.