1. Baroque Slide Identifications #1 Caravaggio, Velázquez, Bernini, Rignaud
As a formal style, Baroque is characterized by
open compositions in which elements are placed or seem to move diagonally in space
a loose, free technique in which the artist uses rich colors and dramatic contrasts of light and dark
tenebrism : a technique in which forms emerge from a dark background into a strong light that often falls from a single source outside the painting
visual verisimilitude; naturalism; a desire for realism
Often in Baroque Art, the viewer is purposefully drawn into the frame of the work of art so that the viewer becomes a participant. This effect may be achieved through the composition or the content of the work.
The viewer was expected to be emotionally involved in the work of art; the work was intended to draw the viewer in visually and/or emotionally.

2. 1. Artist?
2. Title?
Las Meninas or The Family of Philip IV Diego Velázquez oil on canvas

3. 3. Artist? 4. Title? David Caravaggio 1609-10 oil on canvas
The head of Goliath is a self-portrait of Caravaggio. Simon Schama argues that “n Caravaggio's time it was believed that artists were given their talent by God to bring beauty to the world and to put mortal creatures in touch with their higher selves or souls. Caravaggio never did anything the way it was supposed to be done. In this painting of the victory of virtue over evil it's supposed to be David who is the centre of attention, but have you ever seen a less jubilant victory? On his sword is inscribed "Humilitus Occideit Superbium", that is, humility conquers pride. This is the battle that has been fought out inside Caravaggio's head between the two sides of the painter that are portrayed here. For me the power of Caravaggio's art is the power of truth, not least about ourselves. If we are ever to hope for redemption we have to begin with the recognition that in all of us the Goliath competes with the David."

4. 5. Title?
The Calling of St. Matthew Caravaggio oil on canvas Contarelli Chapel, San Luigi dei Francesi, Rome

5. 6. Artist?
7. Title?
The Sacrifice of Isaac Caravaggio oil on canvas

6. 8. Artist?
Portal of the Hospicio de San Fernando Perdo de Ribera 1722 Madrid

7. 9. Artist? 10. Title?
Sick Bacchus Caravaggio 1593 oil on canvas

8. 11. Artist?
12. Title?
Bernini Saint Teresa of Avila in Ecstasy marble Cappella Cornaro, Santa Maria della Vittoria, Rome

9. 13. Artist?
14. Title?
The Surrender at Breda (The Lances) Diego Velázquez oil on canvas

10. 15. Artist? Title?
The Rokeby Venus or The Toliet of Venus ca. 1650

11. 17. Title?
Boy Bitten by a Lizard Caravaggio 1594 oil on canvas

12. 18. Artist?
19. Location?
Bernini The Baldacchino 1624 bronze, partly gilt St. Peter’s, Vatican

13. 20. Artist?
Christ in the Carpenter's Shop George de La Tour 1645 Oil on canvas, 137 x 101 cm Musée du Louvre, Paris

14. 21. Artist?
22. Title?
The Water Seller of Seville Diego Velázquez oil on canvas

15. 23. Caravaggio’s The Incredulity of Saint Thomas is considered an excellent example of Baroque painting, because
The Incredulity of Saint Thomas Caravaggio oil on canvas

16. 24. Rigaud has created a deliberate representation of King Louis XIV’s absolute power by ____________.

17. 25. Bernini’s Beata Ludovica Albertoni is considered an excellent example of Baroque sculpture, because