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Michael Caravaggio Realism

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Michael Merisi (1571-1610) was also known as Caravaggio, he was named after his hometown in Lombardy. He was first known for his paintings of still life when he moved to Milan. The majority of his subjects were fortune-tellers, cardsharps and men that were glamorously dressed as musicians or mythological figures. Caravaggio was known for his realism and dramatic effects in his paintings. The realism he offered in paintings was not easily accepted. The Council of Trent wanted his art to be more natural, similar to the Renaissance style of painting. In Caravaggio’s “BACCHUS” 1595 – 1596, oil on canvas, 94 x 85.1 cm, currently located in the Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence is a perfect example of his realism. He painted exactly what he saw in every …show more content…

She was taught he techniques from her father, Orazio, who was one of Caravaggio’s earliest followers. Gentileschi most famous painting, “JUDITH BEHEADING HOLOFERNES” 1619-1620, oil on canvas, 1.99 x 1.63m located in the Galleria deglii Uffizi, Florence with Caravaggio’s, “BACCHUS”. With first sight of Gentileschi painting you will see Caravaggio’s style and technique of tenebrism and naturalism. Tenebrism in this particular painting is dramatic and pulls the viewer into the knife cutting the jugular of Holofernes as blood spurts from his neck. The blood soaked sheets and blood splatter is another example of realism that both artist share. Notice the strength Judith is using to hold him down by the wrinkles in her wrist and the grip of his hair in her hand. Holofernes eyes look directly at the viewer and you can see the pain in his face, while seeing the determination and focus on the face of Judith and her servant. Gentileschi is clearing using Caravaggio’s techniques with the realism in this painting. The emphasis on the gory details with dramatic lighting is true Caravaggio technique. Both artist use dramatic spotlighting to gain the viewers

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