Caravaggio

Italy 1571-1610
Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, universally recognized by his artist name Caravaggio, was an Italian Baroque painter whose revolutionary approach to painting had a profound and lasting impact on the art world during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Born in Milan on September 29, 1571, and expiring under mysterious circumstances in Porto Ercole on July 18, 1610, Caravaggio's brief but tumultuous life mirrored the dramatic intensity of his artwork. Caravaggio's style is characterized by his pioneering use of chiaroscuro—a technique that emphasizes contrasts between light and shadow to create a sense of theatricality and immediacy. His paintings broke away from the idealized forms prevalent during the Mannerist period, opting instead for a stark realism that depicted human figures with all their flaws and emotions laid bare. This innovative method, known as tenebrism, brought forth a new level of psychological depth and narrative drama in religious and secular scenes alike. His subjects often included biblical narratives, saints, and mythological figures, portrayed amidst everyday settings with common folk as models. Works like "The Calling of St. Matthew," "The Conversion of St. Paul," and "The Entombment of Christ" are celebrated for their starkly lit, dramatically staged compositions, which imbue sacred stories with unprecedented verisimilitude. Despite—or perhaps because of—his unconventional methods, Caravaggio faced both acclaim and controversy throughout his career. He was commissioned by prominent patrons such as Cardinal Francesco Maria del Monte and worked extensively in Rome, Naples, Malta, and Sicily. However, his tempestuous nature and brushes with the law led to several periods of exile and imprisonment. Notable for their raw emotional power, Caravaggio's works have inspired countless artists across generations, contributing to the rise of the Baroque movement and influencing painters well beyond Italy, including the likes of Rembrandt and Georges de La Tour. Despite his premature death at age 38, Caravaggio left behind a legacy that would reshape the course of Western art history. Today, his paintings are housed in major museums worldwide, continuing to captivate viewers with their intense naturalism and profound spiritual resonance.

Collection of Works(Page 1)

Alof de Wignacourt,Caravaggio,Oil Painting,Oil Painting, armor, facial hair, hat, 1girl, multiple boys, 2boys
Alof de Wignacourt
Painter: Caravaggio
Resolution: 7803 × 11413 px
Boy Bitten by a Lizard,Caravaggio,Oil Painting,Oil Painting, fine art parody, solo, flower, realistic
Boy Bitten by a Lizard
Painter: Caravaggio
Resolution: 3120 × 4226 px
Crucifixion of St. Peter,Caravaggio,Oil Painting,Oil Painting, fine art parody, multiple boys, old, beard
Crucifixion of St. Peter
Painter: Caravaggio
Resolution: 3428 × 4529 px
Ecce Homo,Caravaggio,Oil Painting,Oil Painting, fine art parody, multiple boys, male focus, realistic, 3boys
Ecce Homo
Painter: Caravaggio
Resolution: 3265 × 4087 px
Amor Vincit Omnia,Caravaggio,Oil Painting,Oil Painting, fine art parody, solo, wings, nude, instrument
Amor Vincit Omnia
Painter: Caravaggio
Resolution: 7120 × 9844 px
Christ at the Column,Caravaggio,Oil Painting,Oil Painting, male focus, multiple boys, fine art parody, 3boys
Christ at the Column
Painter: Caravaggio
Resolution: 9312 × 7112 px
David and Goliath,Caravaggio,Oil Painting,Oil Painting, barefoot, fine art parody, 1boy, blood, realistic
David and Goliath
Painter: Caravaggio
Resolution: 2362 × 2664 px
Judith beheading Holofernes,Caravaggio,Oil Painting,Oil Painting, 1girl, fine art parody, multiple boys
Judith beheading Holofernes
Painter: Caravaggio
Resolution: 3099 × 2342 px
Bacchus,Caravaggio,Oil Painting,Oil Painting, fine art parody, 1boy, male focus, solo, realistic, fruit
Bacchus
Painter: Caravaggio
Resolution: 2194 × 2500 px
Conversion of Saint Paul,Caravaggio,Oil Painting,Oil Painting, fine art parody, 1girl, horse, hetero, weapon
Conversion of Saint Paul
Painter: Caravaggio
Resolution: 4226 × 5291 px
David with the Head of Goliath,Caravaggio,Oil Painting,Oil Painting, realistic, fine art parody, sword
David with the Head of Goliath
Painter: Caravaggio
Resolution: 6820 × 5294 px
Judith Beheading Holofernes,Caravaggio,Oil Painting,Oil Painting, fine art parody, multiple boys, parody
Judith Beheading Holofernes
Painter: Caravaggio
Resolution: 11941 × 9975 px