Caravaggio

Origins

Caravaggio is an Italian Baroque art style that emerged in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. It is characterized by its dramatic use of light and shadow, known as chiaroscuro, which creates a strong contrast between illuminated subjects and dark backgrounds. Caravaggio's revolutionary approach to painting, with its emphasis on naturalism and his ability to capture the emotional intensity of his subjects, made him one of the most influential artists of his time.