The Musicians: A Theatrical Discord of Youth, Illusion, and Eros in Caravaggio’s Masterpiece
A Theatrical Discord: Youth, Illusion, and Eros in Caravaggio’s The Musicians Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, the incendiary genius of the Italian Baroque, forever changed the[…]
Caravaggio’s David with the Head of Goliath: A Study in Darkness and Redemption
Caravaggio’s David with the Head of Goliath: A Study in Darkness and Redemption Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1571–1610) was a revolutionary Baroque painter whose dramatic[…]
Chiaroscuro
What is Chiaroscuro? Chiaroscuro is an artistic technique that emphasizes the contrast between light and shadow to create a sense of volume and depth on[…]