Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, (29 September 1571–18 July 1610) was an Italian artist active in Rome, Naples, Malta and Sicily between 1593 and 1610. He was the first great representative of the Baroque school of painting, noted for his intensely emotional canvases and dramatic use of lighting. He is widely considered one of the greatest painters in European history....
Date of birth:
- Sep 29, 1571
Country of nationality:
Date of death:
- Jul 18, 1610
Also known as:
- Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio
