Caravaggio (c.1602), Amor Victorious
Thursday, June 4, 2026
7:30 PM
The art of Caravaggio, accused murderer, is tough to experience— its psychological realism too gritty, too bloody—yet his impact on subsequent artists, from Rembrandt to Delacroix, is profound.
About Linda Blair
Linda Blair has taught art history for many years, beginning on the East Coast, including as a docent at The Cloisters, and in San Diego at UCSD Osher Institute and the Athenaeum. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Mills College and a master’s from the University of San Diego.
Tickets: $17/22
The lecture will be in person at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library. There are no physical tickets for this event. Your name will be on an attendee list at the front door. Doors open at 7 p.m. Seating is first-come; first-served. Priority seating will be given to Donor level members and above.
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