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Caravaggio by Toshi

£ 29.00

With a deep influence on the likes of Rubens and Rembrandt , Caravaggio first came to prominence producing paintings during a period when a lot of churches and palaces were being built and needed to be filled with art. Using a convention called Tenebrism , he painted using a naturalistic style that was noted for its dramatic use of light and dark. He was also a serious drinker and brawler, getting into all sorts of trouble that would no doubt earn him an ASBO, if he were alive today. Later he ended up killing a man and then going on the run. In plea to gain forgiveness, he sent a painting to the authorities that was a self portrait depicting the severed head of John the Baptist. Not until the 20th century was his contribution to western art recognised. He died under mysterious circumstances whilst journeying to receive his forgiveness. This shirt depicts Medusa , painted in 1597.

Our t-shirts are unique for being wholly made with CoolMax freshFX. CoolMax is a patented fibre designed to wick perspiration and accelerate moisture evaporation, keeping wearers cooler and drier. This wicking feature of the fabric is made possible by micro channels engineered into the profile of and surface of the fibre. These channels are cleverly dimensioned to exploit the surface tension and capillary action of water. Being physical properties of the fibre, these channels endure and do not significantly diminish with wear or washing.

Antimicrobial (freshFX) treatment stops the propagation of odour producing bacteria. This is achieved by embedding silver salt crystals into the structure of the fibre. FreshFX treatment like the wicking is permanent and does not leach out with everyday use. These characteristics ensure the shirts remain cool, dry and odour free regardless of what you might do in them. Performance of the fabric is guaranteed through a certified and monitored manufacturing process.