Erin McGlachy
Historian of dress and the body based at Durham University and author; contributor to the LRB discussing Caravaggio, his use of models, and representations of bodies and clothing.
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Mar 4, 2026 • 44min
Caravaggio’s Bodies
Erin McGlachy, historian of dress and the body at Durham University, explores Caravaggio’s use of real Roman street models and his gritty portrayals of flesh, clothing and dirt. Short, vivid scenes, violent moments and off‑centre framing make his paintings unnerving. The conversation traces patrons’ reactions, staging of nudity, clothing as social code and how light and drapery shape identity.
