Top 10 Famous Italian Artists and Painters

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7Caravaggio (1571-1610)

Caravaggio, a revolutionary Baroque painter, made an indelible mark with his dramatic use of light and shadow, known as chiaroscuro.

His emotionally charged works, such as “The Calling of Saint Matthew” and “The Supper at Emmaus,” captivate viewers with their realism and intense theatricality.