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The Crucifixion of Saint Peter
Caravaggio, Baroque style. Italy 17th.
Signatural style of Caravaggio: dramatic chiaroscuro (tenebrism): violent contrasts of light and dark, and darkness becomes a dominating feature of the image. Strong spotlight falls from asingle source outside of the painting |
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Conversion of St. Paul
Caravaggio
Baroque style. Strong spotlight, dark background (tenebrism). Paul's experience with God is personal (only himself involve).
Cerasi chapel of santa maria del Popolo |
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Saint Matthew and the Angel
Caravaggio
(destroyed)
Baroque style
The patron was not happy with this painting because the saint did not look like a saint, more of a normal human ina rudely pose. Maybe too sexual. |
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Saint Matthew and the Angel
Caravaggio
17th Italy
Baroque style
Re-draw of the first one |
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Loves of the Gods, Ceiling of Gallery, Palazzo Farnese, Rome
Annibale Carracci
Fresco
Quadri riportati: The ceiling is intended to look as if a framed painting has been placed overhead |
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