Caravaggio
A master of Baroque painting, his dramatic use of chiaroscuro and realistic depiction of the human state revolutionized art, as seen in 'The Calling of Saint Matthew'.
Quotes by Caravaggio
I paint with passion, for passion is the soul of art.
My art is a reflection of my own struggles and triumphs.
I do not seek to please, but to provoke.
The shadows are as important as the light.
I paint the human condition, in all its raw and brutal honesty.
My brush is my weapon, and my canvas is my battlefield.
I am a rebel, and my art is my rebellion.
I do not follow the rules; I make my own.
The truth is often ugly, but it is always real.
I paint with my soul, not just my hands.
My art is a dialogue with the viewer, not a monologue.
I want my paintings to speak for themselves.
I am a storyteller, and my paintings are my stories.
I paint the drama of life, in all its intensity.
My art is a journey into the depths of the human soul.
I do not fear controversy, for controversy is the price of truth.
I paint the sacred and the profane, for both are part of life.
My art is a testament to the power of observation.
I paint with a sense of urgency, for life is fleeting.
My art is a reflection of my own mortality.