Violence, justice, and power collide in this thrilling exploration of crime scenes in art history.

Murder has always fascinated artists.

Pioneering a “Criminartistic” approach, criminologist and art lover Christos Markogiannakis transforms the viewer into both detective and witness, and deciphers the hidden codes of violence in 47 iconic works, from Caravaggio to Warhol, Rubens to Delacroix, and Artemisia Gentileschi to Goya.

Each artwork invites the reader to investigate: What category of murder is depicted—massacre, regicide, duel, or sacrifice? Who are the victims, and what drives the crime? And who is the perpetrator—a tyrant, an avenger, a femme fatale, or a serial killer?

Richly illustrated and masterfully written, Of Blood and Colour is a must-read for art lovers, crime enthusiasts, and true crime addicts.