Caravaggio: The Murderous Artist Who Died In Mystery (Waldemar Januszczak Documentary)

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Boy Bitten by a Lizard by Caravaggio: As the only great artist to commit murder, Caravaggio knew a little about the impetuosity of youth, and he portrays his hard-won wisdom on canvas.

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[ShelleeGraham]

I love art history, but Waldemar Januszczak is the master of the outstanding presentation of masterpieces. We not only learn, we understand. Fantastic job on showing us Rome, the beautiful Caravaggio. Thank you so much!

[debhurd]

He gives YouTube art lovers the absolute best documentaries. I love his analysis & his sense of humor. He's the best!

[pooryorick]

I love Caravaggio. One of my favorite painters. So very dramatic and real. I can imagine going to these churches and viewing the paintings for the first time must have been a jaw dropping experience for the 17th century art lover. Never had anything like this been seen before. The drama. The light. And the amazingly real characters that populate Caravaggio's paintings looked like somebody you might pass on the street. It must have been a spectacle of unequaled proportions.

[jayjaybullet]

Mr. Januszczak is an absolute pleasure to watch and listen to

[PaulAdler]

This is absolutely incredible. An amazingly sensitive and perceptive analysis

[artieshell]

I’d watch a 59 minute YouTube video about paint drying if Waldemar were the host.

[anthonypeters]

Among all the Perspectives that I've seen . This undoubtedly is the so well studied, fully knowledgeable of the great Painter Caravaggio.
It's been so well masterfully narrated that each word was awaited . Excellent thanks so much for this beautiful documentary on Art.

[WolfandCatUnite]

One of the most powerful documentarys I Have seen in the past year. Thank you

[susanmerila]

Waldemar, Caravagio definitely pulled you into the picture...Bachus looks like YOU! Love every one of your presentations. Bravo!

[spotoboy]

Waldeman! I'm so happy you have created this "Perspective" channel on youtube. I have skirted about hulu and amazon for years trying to catch you. I have never seen any of the short pieces you've filmed; and having a binging blasts.

[danglybit]

Waldi's narrations are captivating, visceral and addictive!

[davidwright]

That vase in the foreground: the way the light is painted, is stunning. At a purely technical level, I think it's the most successfully realized part of the scene. As for the lizard, when I first saw this picture, even after looking hard, I said, 'What lizard?' Ah.OK. That lizard.

[martemacdougall]

I have always "related" to your insights and narratives on numerous artists. Many art documentaries I've seen on public television with you as their host, have opened my eyes and heart to artists that I hadn't fully studied before. Thank you for this video today..much to learn and to think about with Caravaggio. ❤ 🎨✨️💖

[pankajapathak]

I feel lot of sympathy for this great artist. Such talent and yet, such a harsh life he lived! Excellent documentary!!

[freedomforever]

Caravaggio's Masterpiece is a reflection of our time. It is proof that some things never change.

[katharper]

Waldemar is matchless as a narrator for art. I deliberately go scoping out all art documentaries with Waldemar running the show. For me, if it's not Waldemar or Simon Schama doing the talking...I say "No, thanks, " and keep looking.

[mmangumry]

Waldemar Januszczak is painfully missed. The aesthetic insights he expresses are dazzling profundities, that miraculously unfold. Not to see him in fresh new Perspective offerings is a serious travesty. The agonizing loss of his presence in new offerings is another frightening blow for the yearning of the masses. Humanizing gestures of artistic perceptions can liberate by his unpretentious persona. Waldemar Januszczak has the capacity to inform with wonder, sensitivity, and generosity of spirit, that entertains while uplifting his audience, to the lofty realm that only art can provide. My thanks to the producers of Perspective for seeing his genius.

[kmack]

Caravaggio an artist of such deep insight on a daily basis often overlooked by every day onlookers His powers of observation combined with the ability to construct complex scenarios of everyday life made him a great artist but spoiled by his adverse attitude to all others

[artist]

Great Video. Lucky to have Waldemar share his knowledge and joy in observing great art. Thank you!

[dshe]

Seeing the Carravagio Bachhus in real life, is disturbing and exhilarating. Carravagio makes him feel like a corrupting, threatening presence. I was with my daughter and felt protective towards her with him there!
That Gorgon shield is legitimately terrifying too. So completely three-dimensional that you feel like edging away without turning your back on it!