Caravaggio Masterpiece n Colour Batchworth Press London 1961

You are bidding this priceless book, 'Caravaggio Masterpieces in Colour from Batchworth Press London' which was published in 1961 in Novara, Italy from Books for Pleasure Ltd * Spring House * Spring Place * London NW 5 with twelve colour plates of prints selected for their individual beauty as well as for their value and importance in the development of the particular artist or art movement concerned. In this booklet an introduction and notes to accompany the plates have been specially written for each volume by an authority on the subject, which will enable the reader to appraise concisely the background against which these masterpieces have been created. There is a newer copy available in stores today at around $35 but they do not come with the colour plates prints as this one has, which can be either framed or to do with as you desire to do with them. Pages with text are yellowing but the pictures are in pretty good if not excellent condition. If you would like to see more of the pictured pictures via email I am willing to send them to you – just ask but you must include your email address. They are as follows along with a brief biography of Caravaggio, other wise known as in his time as Michelangelo Merisi; Front cover seen here in the picture is called ‘ Bacchus ’ and also pictured is ‘ Cupid Victorious ’ along with its description, each picture of colour is as this one. The list is Plate 1 ‘ Bacchus ’, Plate 2 ‘ Boy with Fruit (Bacchino Malato)’, Plate 3 ‘ Boy with a Basket of Fruit ’, Plate 4 ‘ The Repentant Magdalene ’, Plate 5 ‘ Basket of Fruit ’, Plate 6 ‘ The calling of St Matthew (detail)’, Plate 7 ‘ The Martyrdom of St Matthew (detail)’, Plate 8 ‘ Cupid Victorious ’, Plate 9 ‘ The Conversion of St Paul ’, Plate 10 ‘ The Supper at Emmaus (detail)’, Plate 11 ‘ David with the head of Goliath ’, Plate 12 ‘ The Beheading of John the Baptist ’. Caravaggio was a name that he was called later in life his real name is Michelangelo Merisi, born in one of two places, a town of Caravaggio near Milan or Milan. He was the son of an architect and started his training in 1584 under Simone Peterzano. In 1592, he went to Rome and was recognized by the most popular painter and art dealer in Rome, Giuseppe Cesare d’Arpino where his paintings were first sold. -------------- Insurance is $ extra or more depending on closing cost, but it is not required. Only accept Checks & Money Orders. If paying with Check, I will ship after it clears my bank. The good thing is you will get exactly what you bid on that is seen here in the picture(s). Thank you for looking. SHIPPED ONLY TO CONNECTED 48 STATES or ONLY YOU AGREE TO PAY FEES UNDER USPS.GOV TO WHERE YOU LIVE. Shipping & Handling on this will be free plus the winning bid. This will be shipped USPS PRIORITY with tracking numbers for delivery conformation (NO COMBINED SHIPPING UNLESS SOME KIND OF AGREEMENT IS MADE VIA THROUGH ASK SELLER A QUESTION - QUESTIONS THROUGH ANY OTHER WAY WILL NOT GET ANSWERED). No returns and all sales are final.