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Caravaggio

Caravaggio (1571-1610) – The tough and violent Caravaggio is considered the father of Baroque painting, with his spectacular use of lights and shadows. Caravaggio's chiaroscuro became so famous that many painters started to copy his paintings, creating the 'Caravaggisti' style.

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