Work
The Calling of Saint Matthew
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Baroque
Caravaggio
1571–1610
Caravaggio’s paintings combine dramatic lighting with a powerful physical presence.
Geographic context: Italian peninsula
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Selected works & bodies of work
Work
Judith Beheading Holofernes
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Work · c. 1597
Medusa
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Gallerie degli Uffizi
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Source
Editorial source date: 15 Oct 2026
