Born in 1571, Caravaggio spent much of his life in Rome, where he built a career as a painter. The young artist’s work stood out for its unique chiaroscuro, masterfully contrasting light and ...

Caravaggio was particularly renowned for his mastery of chiaroscuro, the technique of using light and shadow to bring his subjects to life. "It is not a rediscovered painting, it has been known ...

Despite a short life marred by brawls ... dramatized by his signature theatrical lighting. Occasionally, Caravaggio paired his still lifes with half-length figures, as seen in “Boy Bitten ...