Caravaggio

Caravaggio (1571–1610) was a Duchy of Milan painter.

Also recorded as A. Caravaggio; Amerighi Caravaggio; Amerighi Michelangelo da Caravaggio; Averigi of Carravaggio; Carage; Caravacci.

Overview

The authority record associates the name with Baroque and Counter-Reformation. Work is classified under genre painting, religious painting and still life. Places of work recorded in the authority include Rome, Zagarolo and Naples. Works named in the authority record include Supper at Emmaus, Amor Vincit Omnia, Medusa and Basket of Fruit. Catalogue entries for paintings state support, medium, dimensions and signature. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

Italian painter (1571–1610)

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Caravaggio”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q42207: Caravaggio

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