I wonder if there's any significance in JKR referring to Caravaggio, whose own life was full of conflict, tragedy and shame.
With his brawling, sometimes lethal, and apparent homosexuality, he was certainly a controversial and challenging figure. And in an era of cancel culture, is there all the more reason for her to show her appreciation of someone's art, despite the more dubious aspects of their character?
Thanks for this, John. Really grateful for your work, as ever.
Fascinating stuff!
I wonder if there's any significance in JKR referring to Caravaggio, whose own life was full of conflict, tragedy and shame.
With his brawling, sometimes lethal, and apparent homosexuality, he was certainly a controversial and challenging figure. And in an era of cancel culture, is there all the more reason for her to show her appreciation of someone's art, despite the more dubious aspects of their character?