I came across Neil Griffith’s novel Saving Caravaggio in a second hand bookstore in Tasmania. It took my attention as I read anything about this extraordinary artist – such a fascinating man and a talent which many have tried to emulate but without success. Neil pens a story about...
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A Stolen Caravaggio
Caravaggio – the master of light and dark and emotion, a tormented, violent and yet brilliant artist, who died too young, leaving a legacy of art work which captures the imagination and adoration of so many, including myself. The painting above, The Nativity with Saint Francis and Saint Lawrence, is...
Welcome to my love affair with the food, wine, history and culture of the Mediterranean, past and present. Here you will find not only recipes, drinks and fabulous products, but the history of the food and culture of the Mediterranean.
My purpose is to get you to explore and experience new tastes and along the way to immerse yourself in the wonderful history of this diverse and wonderful region – from Venice to Istanbul, Rome to Dubrovnik, Athens to Crete and all places in between and in the surrounds. Be prepared to be surprised, delighted and enthralled as you take this trip with me.
Recent Posts
- Saving Caravaggio by Neil Griffiths – an interesting read!
- A Stolen Caravaggio
- An ode to play – A painting by Pieter Bruegel
- The pelican fountain that becomes a fountain of wine….
- A Donatello head of Virgil’s horse, Palazzo Carafa, Naples
- Codex Gigas or The Bible written by the Devil!!
- A lock in Milan designed by Leonardo da Vinci
- Who was the Marquis of Pombal?