Set amidst reality and fantasy, this book gives an account of the adventure-packed, rather bumpy life of a painter of huge talent called Caravaggio. In close talks with a strange friend, the painter looks back on the most significant stages in his existence and describes some of his most famous works. From start to finish this book will take you on a journey filled with extraordinary goings-on, filled with true facts that actually happened, all combined with a pinch of imagination. The book is illustrated and it's suitable for young readers and for those grown-ups who want to learn about the great painter from a different viewpoint.