Meet Caravaggio, a master of light and shadow, whose life was as dramatic as his paintings.

This Italian Baroque artist was known for his realistic and dramatic works, which captivated and inspired.

Born in 1571, Caravaggio grew up in a quiet town in Lombardy, but his family had connections to the elite.

He was influenced by Renaissance painters, including Giorgione, Palma Vecchi, and Leonardo da Vinci, and used the text of Giorgio Vasari as inspiration.

Caravaggio's time in Rome was marked by violence and controversy, but he continued to produce some of his most famous works, including The Death of the Virgin.

To see more of Caravaggio's incredible works, click here and explore his legacy: Caravaggio: Biography and Major Works: The First Key Works and the Revolution of Light

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