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| David with Head of Goliath - Caravaggio (1609-1610) |
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| Sacrifice of Isaac - Caravaggio (1571-1610) |
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Examples of Tenebrism
Tenebrism: (Tenebroso - Italian - meaning dark and gloomy) referring to a style of painting that is characterized by high contrast between light and dark, as opposed to a gradual transition. This style is usually used when depicting a night time scene.
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