Christian martyrs have been a popular subject for artists producing religious art for centuries. Their heroic stories are always a great base for a nice picture. One particular female martyr has been depicted numerous times in the history of Western art, and that’s because her story is especially intriguing. Born in Egypt, Saint Catherine was …
Caravaggio Paintings
When one of the most famous Baroque painters in history fled his native Milan for Rome, it was the start of a very difficult period in his life. He probably wouldn’t have survived on the street of Rome if it wasn’t for the incredible talent that he was blessed with. Michelangelo Merisi (1571-1610), better known …
The Passion of Christ is the name given to a series of events that are extensively documented in both the Old and New Testaments. Many of these events have served as a great inspiration for artists from just about every art movement since the Roman era. Michelangelo Merisi (1571-1610) was one of the most controversial …
Although the life story of Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1571-1610), better known as simply “Caravaggio,” reads like a thriller, the talent of this Baroque master was undeniable. He had to flee from both Milan and Rome and painted numerous incredible masterpieces in between his rowdy escapades. Let’s take a closer look at some of the …
When Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1571-1610) arrived in Rome in the early 1590s, he was an unknown artist who was in dire need of help. He gradually picked himself up and started working in a popular workshop. During his period, he tried to emphasize his talent to come into contact with rich patrons. The young …
A man named Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1571-1610) was one of the most eccentric but also troubled characters in the history of art. The style of the Baroque artist was nothing short of revolutionary in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, something that somehow overshadowed his peculiar behavior. He produced multiple masterpieces in a …
It’s hard to deny the fact that one of the most troubled artists of the Baroque era was also one of the most gifted ones. Caravaggio (1571-1610) was able to use chiaroscuro in such a dramatic fashion that it baffles everybody who can admire his paintings. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at …
When Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1571-1610) arrived in Rome in the early 1590s, he literally had nothing. That’s because his aggressive nature resulted in a serious crime (of which the exact details remain unknown) which forced him to flee the city of Milan in northern Italy. The incredible talent of the artist of the Baroque …
The turbulent life of Caravaggio (1571-1610) took a dramatic turn when he had to flee his native Milan for Rome in the early 1590s. One brawl too many supposedly caused serious harm to a police officer, even though this story has never been confirmed. Either way, he was so talented that his distinctive paintings inspired …