Caravaggio

Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, known simply as Caravaggio, was an Italian artist at the turn of the 17th century whose influence rivals that of Michelangelo when it comes to Western art. While Michelangelo was known for a devotion to the idealized form of body and Christian spirit, Caravaggio was known for his ability to realistically

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There are few artists in history who inspire intrigue quite like Caravaggio. Here's where to find his works in Rome.

31/365 A form of art that emphasizes the Greatest Area of Contrast (GAC) is Chiaroscuro, a word I still can’t pronounce correctly to this day. It has a few meanings, but what I’ll be covering is how it describes strong contrasts of light and dark in a composition, whether it be a painting, photograph, or […] To access this post, you must be log in in as a Master Pass member, or please purchase The Master Pass Membership, The Master Pass Package or The Ultimate Package.

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Caravaggio "The Seven Acts Of Mercy" c.1607 Pio Monte Della Misericordia Undoubtedly the most important painting in Neapolitian history. This photo is a severe crop and retouch shot from a balcony in a different room with my camera under my coat. I couldn't leave this painting out of the set as it represents so much history for the city of Naples.

c. 1630. Oli sobre tela. 123,5 x 95,5 cm. Museu de Belles Arts de Budapest, Budapest. 73.3. Obra no exposada.

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Caravaggio was a lover of light, drama, and wine! His Bacchus embodies the link between art and wine. His attention to detail was impressive. Any guess on what wine Bacchus is holding? I have an intriguing hypothesis… Read the article for more!