Literary and Artistic Connections Explored Through Historical Works
An article examines connections between poetry and visual art, referencing Roberto Roversi's 1973 poem 'È lì' as modified by Vito Calabretta, which is associated with Caravaggio's circa 1599 painting 'San Matteo e l'angelo'. The discussion also includes Michelangelo's sonnet written between 1538 and 1544, which expresses the sculptural concept of removing excess material to reveal the form within. The piece explores how these works relate to literary traditions originating with early Sicilian poets.
Key facts
- Roberto Roversi's poem 'È lì' from 1973 was modified by Vito Calabretta
- The poem is associated with Caravaggio's painting 'San Matteo e l'angelo' from approximately 1599
- Michelangelo wrote a sonnet between 1538 and 1544 about the sculptural process of removing excess material
Entities
Artists
- Roberto Roversi
- Vito Calabretta
- Caravaggio
- Michelangelo