Caravaggio (Michelangelo Merisi)

סִגְנוֹן: Baroque;

מקום: Milan

נוֹלָד: 1571

מָוֶת: 1610

בִּיוֹגְרַפִיָה:

Early Life and Training (1571-1592)

, the renowned Italian painter, was born in Milan in 1571. His family moved to Caravaggio, a town east of Milan, due to a plague that ravaged the city. After his father's and grandfather's death in 1577, Caravaggio's mother raised their five children in poverty. In 1584, he began his four-year apprenticeship with Simone Peterzano, a pupil of Titian.

Artistic Career and Style (1592-1610)

Caravaggio's artistic career was marked by his innovative use of chiaroscuro, which became the hallmark of Baroque painting. His dramatic lighting style, known as tenebrism, influenced numerous artists, including Peter Paul Rubens, Jusepe de Ribera, and Rembrandt. The "Caravaggisti" or "shadowists" were inspired by his work.

• Key Works:
  • The Fortune Teller (1594) (Grand Palais, Paris)
  • Supper at Emmaus (1601-02) (National Gallery, London)
  • Saint Francis of Assisi in Ecstasy (1594) (Baroque, Oil on Canvas)
• Museums featuring Caravaggio's work:
  • National Museum of Fine Arts, La Valletta, Malta (La Collezione Bonello)
  • Galleria Doria Pamphilj, Rome, Italy (Caravaggio's influence on Baroque painting)

Legacy and Revival (1610-present)

Caravaggio's death in 1610, under uncertain circumstances, marked the end of his tumultuous life. However, his artistic legacy continued to inspire generations of artists. In the 20th century, art historians reevaluated Caravaggio's importance, and he was recognized as a pioneer of modern painting. As André Berne-Joffroy stated, "What begins in the work of Caravaggio is, quite simply, modern painting." Wikipedia: Caravaggio Wikioo.org: Michelangelo Merisi Da Caravaggio