Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1571-1610) was a boldly original painter who led a short and violent life. The powerful realism of his figures upset many of his contemporaries, and their power to shock remains undiminished. This book, providing a biography, presents all his most famous masterpieces, each with a commentary. The introduction gives an account of his wayward life and his artistic development. Controversial in his own lifetime, and neglected after his death, Caravaggio has re-emerged both as a great master and as something of a cult figure, the subject of a notable film by Derek Jarman.

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Double the fun with Chocolate making for two! ; Whilst the chocolatier gives a brief introduction on the history of chocolate you will sample such delights as chilli and orange dark chocolate and milk chocolate caramel sea salt truffles. Then its aprons on as you learn how to make chocolate fudge Dutch truffles and praline. You will also be able to pipe cut dip and decorate your delicious creations which you will then be able to take home in a beautiful ribbon tied box. Each person will be able to take home at least 25 chocolates. ; Agenda: On arrival you will be met by your Chocolatier who will introduce your workshop with a brief insight to the history of chocolate. Then there will be an opportunity to sample the home creations of the Chocolatier before you indulge your creative side and create your master pieces out of the finest Belgian chocolate. You will also learn how to dip and decorate your delicious masterpieces before taking them away with you in a beautiful ribbon tied box. ; Notes: On purchasing this experience you will be issued with a voucher valid for 10 months. ; Drinks will be provided throughout your experience. ; There will be a maximum of 14 participants on your course. ; Each participant will be able to take about 25 hand made chocolates home with them. ; Please note that the minimum age for this experience is 14 years old. ; Your experience will last between 2 – 3 hours in total.

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