Three of Caravaggio's prized paintings are exhibited at the National Gallery, including one of his most famous painting, 'Boy bitten by a Lizard'. These paintings are no different from Caravaggios's other painting, which famously include ordinary people, rather than painting idealised figures which was the popular concept of the era. This highlights why Caravaggio is commonly referred to as the most modern of the traditional painters.
As I am exploring and analysing the work of Caravaggio, it has now become crucial for me to visit the National to observe Caravaggio's paintings in real life. This will allow me to gain an accurate understanding of the scale and aesthetics of the paintings.
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