Caravaggio

Italian painter (1571–1610)
Person human Q42207
Caravaggio
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Caravaggio

Summary

Caravaggio is a human[1]. He was born in Milan[2]. He was born on September 29, 1571[3]. He died in Porto Ercole[4]. He died on July 18, 1610[5]. He worked as a painter[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Caravaggio was born in Milan[2].
  • Caravaggio was born in Caravaggio[8].
  • Caravaggio passed away in Porto Ercole[4].
  • Caravaggio was born on September 29, 1571[3].
  • Caravaggio died on July 18, 1610[5].
  • Caravaggio died on January 1, 1610[9].
  • Caravaggio is buried at Porto Ercole[10].
  • Caravaggio's father was Felipe duram[11].
  • Caravaggio's mother was Lucia Aratori[12].
  • Caravaggio held citizenship in Duchy of Milan[13].
  • Caravaggio is identified as part of the Italians ethnic group[14].
  • Caravaggio worked as a painter[6].
  • Caravaggio's field of work was painting[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Caravaggio is Supper at Emmaus[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Caravaggio is Amor Vincit Omnia[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Caravaggio is Medusa[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Caravaggio is Basket of Fruit[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Caravaggio is The Fortune Teller[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Caravaggio is The Seven Works of Mercy[21].
  • Caravaggio received the Sovereign Military Order of Malta[22].
  • Caravaggio's religion is recorded as Catholicism[23].
  • Caravaggio is recorded as male[24].
  • Caravaggio's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Caravaggio is associated with the Baroque movement[26].
  • Caravaggio is associated with the Counter-Reformation movement[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Milan[2], a city[28], in Italy[29], founded in -0600[30] and Caravaggio[8], a comune of Italy[31], in Italy[32]. He was born on September 29, 1571[3]. His father was Felipe duram[11]. His mother was Lucia Aratori[12]. He is identified as part of the Italians ethnic group[14].

Career and Affiliations

Caravaggio worked as a painter[6]. His field of work was painting[15].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Supper at Emmaus[16], a painting[33], founded in 1601[34]; Amor Vincit Omnia[17], a painting[35], in Germany[36], founded in 1601[37]; Medusa[18], a painting[38], in Italy[39], founded in 1597[40]; Basket of Fruit[19], a painting[41], in Italy[42], founded in 1600[43]; The Fortune Teller[20], a painting[44], founded in 1594[45]; and The Seven Works of Mercy[21], a painting[46], in Italy[47], founded in 1607[48].

Recognition

Caravaggio received the Sovereign Military Order of Malta[22].

Personal Life

Caravaggio's religion is recorded as Catholicism[23].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 18, 1610[5] and January 1, 1610[9]. Caravaggio died in Porto Ercole[4]. Burial took place at Porto Ercole[10].

Why It Matters

Caravaggio has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 354 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

He has been cited as an influence by Valentin de Boulogne[50], a painter[51], 1591–1632[52], of Kingdom of France[53], specialised in painting[54]; Dutch Golden Age painting[55], a painting movement[56], in Dutch Republic[57]; Domenico Fetti[58], a painter[59], 1589–1623[60], of Papal States[61], specialised in Italian painting[62]; Utrecht Caravaggism[63], an art movement[64], in Dutch Republic[65], founded in 1610[66]; Frank Stella[67], a painter[68], 1936–2024[69], of United States[70], awarded the Rome Prize[71], specialised in jewelry[72]; and Kosta Kulundzic[73], a painter[74], b. 1972[75], of France[76].

FAQs

Where was Caravaggio born?

Caravaggio's place of birth was Milan[2].

Where did Caravaggio die?

Caravaggio passed away in Porto Ercole[4].

Who were Caravaggio's parents?

Caravaggio's father was Felipe duram[11]. Caravaggio's mother was Lucia Aratori[12].

What did Caravaggio do for work?

Caravaggio worked as painter[6].

What awards did Caravaggio receive?

Honors received include Sovereign Military Order of Malta[22].

Who did Caravaggio influence?

Caravaggio has been cited as an influence by Valentin de Boulogne[50], Dutch Golden Age painting[55], Domenico Fetti[58], and Utrecht Caravaggism[63].

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