Caravaggio: His life and style in three paintings

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Caravaggio

Caravaggio, a renowned painter of the Baroque movement, is as well-known for his tumultuous life as for his innovative works. He was a master of chiaroscuro and his art often depicted raw and violent scenes, revolutionising classical representation. If you want to learn more about this artist who reshaped art history, check out our playlist!

30:00 By: The National Gallery

Curator of Later Italian, Spanish, and French 17th-century Paintings, Letizia Treves, guides you through the tumultuous life of Caravaggio. She looks at how his innovative style developed from a focus on nature and expression in his early works to the sophistication of his mature works.

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