Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, globally known as Caravaggio, was an Italian-born painter who lived most of his artistic life in Rome between 1593 and 1610. His paintings are characterized by their combination of a realistic presentation of humanity, both physically and emotionally, with a dramatic use of lighting. Critics have noted that Caravaggio’s art influenced the development of Baroque painting, an art style that relied heavily on contrast, movement, deep colors, and flamboyant details to achieve a sense of awe. Another noticeable feature in Caravaggio’s works is his incorporation of…
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