Caravaggio
Caravaggio was an Italian Baroque painter known for his dramatic use of light and shadow and vivid realism. His artwork often depicted religious themes with a focus on human emotion and physicality. One of his famous works includes 'Narciso', illustrating the myth of Narcissus who falls in love with his own reflection, embodying the themes of beauty and self-obsession.
Born on Sep 29, 1571 (453 years old)
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Spain:
Caravaggio is mentioned as a revolutionary artist whose influence is seen in Rubens' work.
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Spain:
The largest exhibition of Caravaggio in decades is closing soon in Rome.
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Latvia:
The Italian painter Caravaggio is mentioned in a legend about the use of ground fireflies in his art.
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Spain:
Caravaggio was a little-known painter who arrived in Rome at the age of 20 and later became a master of his craft.
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Dominican Republic:
Caravaggio's works are part of the significant art collection in the Vatican Museums.
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Paraguay:
Caravaggio's works are included in the extensive collection of the Pinacoteca Vaticana.
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Spain:
Caravaggio's Descendimiento is mentioned for its exact repetition of the arm of Christ depicted in La Piedad.
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United States:
Caravaggio is a painter whose color schemes have influenced Miles Aldridge's work.
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Italy:
Caravaggio is attributed with painting the 'Ecce homo' that is currently displayed in Italy.
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Monaco:
Les Tricheurs by Caravaggio is among the works reinterpreted by Speedy Graphito.
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