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Rogers, "Caravaggio and the God of Wine," 2015

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An essay by a named historian arguing the painting was revolutionary for showing the Roman god as, in the essay's words, a man of the people rather than an idealized classical figure, dirt under the fingernails and all, and that its frank sensuality is what likely caused the work to be kept out of sight during the Counter Reformation. Its strength is a clearly named argument about how the painting departs from conventional devotional or classical treatment of the god. Its limit is that it is a personal history blog rather than peer reviewed scholarship, disclosed plainly here rather than upgraded to something it is not.

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Assessment
Reliability Tier
3
Tier three: a personal history blog essay by a named historian arguing the Caravaggio painting was revolutionary for showing the Roman god as a man of the people rather than an idealized classical figure. Its strength is a clearly named argument about the painting's departure from conventional treatment; its limit is that it is a personal history blog rather than peer reviewed scholarship, disclosed plainly here rather than upgraded to something it is not.
Notes
Published August 16, 2015, read directly. Cited for the named argument that the painting's naturalism and sensuality mark a deliberate break from idealized devotional treatment of the god.
Citation
Author
Lizzie Rogers
Publication Year
2015
URL
https://historylizzie.co.uk/2015/08/16/caravaggio-and-the-god-of-wine/
Source Type
scholarly-blog
Cross-Tradition Connections

Associated With

Franks, Cultures

This source names Franks directly: "An essay by a named historian arguing the painting was revolutionary for showing the Roman god as, in the essay's words, a man of the people rather than an idealized classical figure, dirt under the..."

Claims Backed By This Source (12 claims)

This source backs 12 claims across the atlas. As facts: 8 well-attested, 1 scholarly debate. As cited relationships: 1 holds. Plus 2 entities citing it as a general reference with no single fact or relationship attached.

Disposition By Topic

  • Sources, 8 claims: 7 well-attested, 1 holds.
  • Articles, 2 claims: 1 well-attested, 1 general references.
  • Sacred Art & Iconography, 2 claims: 1 scholarly debate, 1 general references.

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