AHST 1304 Lecture 4: Baroque
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The patron provided living quarters and caravaggio lived in the cardinal"s home for 6 years. One man has cards behind his back and the other guy is looking over the woman"s shoulders. Caravaggio is known for his foreground figures and action. Nice details, he initially used people - real people and models, same faces show up because he uses the same faces over and over again. The clothing is contemporary for his time, real clothing. Church of san luigi dei francesi and contarelli chapel, rome, italy. The two men are trying to cheat the woman. One man has cards behind his back and. The innocent is in higher value, lighter color, the man in the back is in darker. Nice details, he initially used people - real people and models, same faces show up because he uses the same faces. First caravaggio"s public display thanks to the cardinal.
