Caravaggio
Italian painter
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About Caravaggio
Caravaggio (Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio) was an Italian painter. He created during the Baroque period in Italy.
His Highlights/Legacy
Paintings: "Martyrdom of Saint Matthew", "Calling of Saint Matthew", "Judith Beheading Holofernes", "The Musicians", "Crucifixion of Saint Peter".
His naturalism and use of chiaroscuro (the use of strong contrasts between light and dark) made his paintings unique.
His Personal Life
He never married and he had no children. He never painted a female nude, but he painted many male ones. Historians believe he was gay.
He died from a fever (maybe) at the age of 38 in Tuscany. He was forgotten after his death and during the 20th century his art was rediscovered.
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F.A.Q. about Caravaggio
When is his birthday?
Caravaggio's birthday is on September 29, 1571.
In how many days is his birthday?
Caravaggio's birthday is in 157 days
How old was Caravaggio when he died?
He was 38 years old.
When did he die?
He died in July 18, 1610.
How old would he be today?
Caravaggio would be 452 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Caravaggio from?
He was born in Milan.