Cecco del Caravaggio

Cecco del Caravaggio, born Francesco Boneri in 1588, was an Italian painter associated with the Baroque movement. He is believed to have been a pupil and close associate of the renowned artist Caravaggio, from whom he derived his nickname. Cecco's work is characterized by dramatic chiaroscuro and dynamic compositions, reflecting the influence of his mentor. Despite his relatively short life, ending in 1620, Cecco del Caravaggio contributed to the spread of Caravaggism, a style marked by realistic observation of the human state and a bold use of light and shadow. His paintings, though few in number, are noted for their vivid naturalism and emotional intensity. Cecco's oeuvre remains a subject of scholarly interest, particularly in the context of the Caravaggesque movement in early 17th-century Italy.