Caravaggio (Michelangelo Merisi)
1571
—
1610
Italy
Caravaggio (Michelangelo Merisi), an Italian painter active from 1571 to 1610, was born in Milan and died in Porto Ercole.
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Movement:
Baroque
Biography:
Caravaggio, born Michelangelo Merisi in Italy in 1571, was a pivotal figure in the Baroque art movement. Renowned for his dramatic use of light and shadow, known as chiaroscuro, he revolutionized the depiction of human emotion and realism in painting. His notable works include "The Calling of Saint Matthew" and "Judith Beheading Holofernes." Caravaggio's tumultuous life was marked by violence and legal troubles, leading to his exile from Rome in 1606. He died under mysterious circumstances in 1610, leaving a profound influence on subsequent generations of artists. His innovative techniques and naturalistic approach continue to resonate in the art world today.
