Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, known simply as Caravaggio, is one of the most renowned and fascinating painters of the Baroque era. He is mainly celebrated for his masterful use of light and dark, a technique known as chiaroscuro. Caravaggio’s innovative approach to chiaroscuro revolutionized the art world, creating dramatic contrasts that brought his subjects to…
Caravaggio is undoubtedly one of the most influential artists in history. Often considered the “bad boy” of art, he lived a tumultuous life that ended mysteriously. Despite his turbulent existence and spending his final years on the run, Caravaggio created a remarkable body of work that continues to captivate and inspire. His mastery of dramatic…