Out of the shadows and into the Roman spotlight
Divine saints with dirty feet
Art, anger, and the fatal duel
On the run in Naples, Malta, and Sicily
The final journey and a lasting legacy
What toxic element found in high levels in Caravaggio's bones may have contributed to his aggressive behavior?
In what year did Caravaggio die mysteriously on a beach in Porto Ercole at the young age of 38?

sonia Drag the light source to discover how Caravaggio used extreme contrast to create intense drama.

sonia Caravaggio's dramatic use of shadow swept across Europe, inspiring a generation of artists known as the Caravaggisti.
What modern industry heavily uses Caravaggio's single-source lighting techniques to create suspense and drama?
In which century was Caravaggio's art finally rediscovered and restored to its legendary status by art historians?
sonia Caravaggio's Last Voyage
His paintings sailed away into the blue, He died before the pardon could come through.

sonia Artemisia Gentileschi became one of the most brilliant followers of Caravaggio's style, painting powerful scenes of female strength.
Why was Caravaggio traveling back to Rome when he tragically died on the Tuscan coast?
Which Dutch master painter, though he never met Caravaggio, was heavily influenced by his dramatic use of shadow?
Lead poisoning: Modern scientists analyzing Caravaggio's bones found high levels of lead, suggesting his toxic paints may have fueled his violent rages.
Which famous female Baroque artist masterfully adapted Caravaggio's tenebrism to paint powerful scenes like Judith Slaying Holofernes?
What is the collective name given to the international artists who copied Caravaggio's dramatic style?
Followers of the Italian painter Caravaggio or of his style. These painters popularized his intense, dramatic style across Europe after the master's death in 1610.
