ny people were surprised, saddened, and even angered. Many were exited to see him, since he was on his way to Rome, which was a much-celebrated coming(Langdon 389-390)Many people remember Caravaggio for his intelligence and artistic powers, while many remember him for trouble that he caused and his many run-ins with the law(Friedlander118). Many say that it was due to the fact that Caravaggio had won sudden stardom, with a place in the world, and that he just responded badly. He became vain and proud, and was quite often involved in street violence. He became so famed for his belligerence that news of it circulated through Europe(Langdon253). Caravaggio accumulated not only supporters but also bitter rivals. He mocked and put down other artists work, but was very quick to become angered if any other artists work looked anything like his(Langdon 254). Caravaggios life was turbulent. He was often arrested and imprisoned(Encarta online). Many said that he was unable to get along with. They said that with his rapier at his side and his servant behind him, he would go from tennis court to tennis court looking for fights(Became Caravaggio, Robb). In fact, when Caravaggio lost a tennis match to Ranuccio Tomassoni, a young man from Terni, he started an argument that lead into a fight, with the two players beating each other with their tennis rackets. Then a challenge was made for that evening. Each accompanied by a few friends, they met that evening, armed with swords and fought. Tomassoni, cut on the thigh, fell to the ground, and Caravaggio cut him through, and killed him. Caravaggio himself wounded, he took refuge for a short while(Moir 26). Caravaggio had multiple friends and servants that would protect him if needed, but none quarreled along beside him as many times as Onorio Longhi. These two took part in many shameful attacks. One complaint of Caravaggios violence was made to a notary by Girolamo Spampa, a young pupil a...
