The Lost Painting

Title: The Lost Painting

Author: Jonathan Harr

Length: 283 pgs

Brief Description (back of the book): In this tantalizing book, award-winning author Jonathan Harr embarks on a spellbinding journey in search of Baroque master Caravaggio's long-lost painting "The Taking of Christ", whose mysterious disappearance has captivated the artist's devotees for years. Told with consummate skill, Harr's account is itself not unlike a Caravaggio painting: vivid, deftly wrought, and enthralling.

Why I recommend this book: Unless you are a major in the arts or have a hobby dealing in paintings one would not come across an artist such as Caravaggio. In school and in movies the painters michaelangelo and davinci traditionally come to mind. However no other artists are mentioned or heard off. This book takes you on a journey into the life of Caravaggio, an artist who could hold his own amongst the likes of michaelangelo and davinci. The story informs the reader of the difficult times artists endured before gaining recognition as great contributors to society. A delightful read that centres on the finding of the lost painting of one of the world's great forgotten artists.

Do I have a copy others can borrow: yes