{"product_id":"artistic-black-mug-classical-musicians-painting-coffee-cup-11oz-15oz","title":"The Sacred Mystery | Caravaggio Renaissance Musicians Art Mug | The Midnight Series","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eCaravaggio executed his scenes with the eye of a filmmaker. In \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eThe Musicians\u003c\/span\u003e, he shows a rehearsal in a room filled with humid, expectant energy. You can barely hear the lute being tuned. I picked this for the \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMidnight Series\u003c\/span\u003e because it captures the \"half-length\" intimacy he became known for. The figures feel grounded and earthy, yet truly sensual. If you look closely at the second boy from the right, you’ll see a self-portrait of a young Caravaggio, inviting you into this private, musical space. This painting is a study of light and shade, perfect for those late-evening moments of creative focus.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e This design features high-resolution imagery sourced from the \u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"74\"\u003eMet Open Access Archive\u003c\/strong\u003e, digitally restored to preserve the atmospheric depth and mastery of the original archival works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMastery: \u003c\/strong\u003eCaravaggio changed art by insisting on painting \"from nature\" instead of relying on idealised memory. His real skill shows in the \"individualised models.\" You can see it in the flushed cheeks and the way the white drapery seems to have weight. By using the \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMet Open Access Archive\u003c\/span\u003e, we’ve kept the \"earthy\" realism of the skin tones and the subtle glow of the instruments. This helps ensure the dramatic tension of the Baroque era comes through with each sip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (Italian, 1571–1610)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Original:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"14\"\u003eThe Musicians\u003c\/em\u003e, c. 1595. A foundational work of the Baroque era, famous for its intense emotional realism and dramatic lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Vessel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15oz premium ceramic. The deep black tones of the vessel are calibrated to match Caravaggio’s signature \"tenebrism\" (shadow-heavy style).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003ePreserving the Masterpiece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 4;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003eTo ensure the dramatic shadows and piercing highlights of the Midnight Series remain just as vivid as the day they were painted, we recommend the following care for your 15oz vessel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 3;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eThe Tender Touch:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\"\u003e While our ceramics are premium and durable, we recommend hand-washing with a soft sponge and mild soap to preserve the masterful tension of the light and shadow over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eThe Modern Ease:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\"\u003e Your mug is dishwasher-safe (top rack recommended) and microwave-safe for your daily rituals.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; Grace:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\"\u003e Avoid abrasive scrubbers or harsh chemical cleaners, which may dull the archival-quality finish and depth of the darker tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Printify","offers":[{"title":"11oz","offer_id":42897328373808,"sku":"15141799639130658197","price":24.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15oz","offer_id":42897328406576,"sku":"32131006386929426571","price":28.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/2226\/3600\/files\/20260419223846-1f13c408-730a-6f42-b23d-063d681bf2df.png?v=1776638576","url":"https:\/\/mugartclassic.com\/products\/artistic-black-mug-classical-musicians-painting-coffee-cup-11oz-15oz","provider":"MugArtClassic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}