Chiaroscuro
Samling av Chiaroscuro konstverk
Calling of Saint Matthew
A dramatic scene frozen in time, where divine light pierces through a dimly lit room, revealing the moment Jesus calls Matthew, a tax collector, to become his disciple. Tension crackles between the figures, with hands poised in a moment of transformative decision.
The Entombment of Christ
A dramatic scene of Christ's burial, where mourning figures tenderly lower Jesus's lifeless body, captured with intense emotion and stark realism. The painting's deep shadows and dramatic lighting draw the viewer into this poignant moment of loss and compassion.
Supper at Emmaus (1602)
A dramatic moment of revelation unfolds as the resurrected Christ is suddenly recognized by two disciples during a meal. Caravaggio's masterful use of light and shadow creates an electrifying scene of spiritual awakening, with startled figures and a sense of intense, intimate drama.