2. Died at 43, Bankrupt leaving 11 children and a wife. Associated with the Dutch Baroque mvement. “Women Weighing Pearls”>>> Very good at showing light filtering in through windows etc.

3. Italian Baroque In Prison many Times^^ Movement The Meal in Emmaus

4. VERMEER …TL……… b. October 1632 d. December 1675 Often called “Sphinx of Delft” Because of his mysterious life. Used Brighter, Purer Colors Known for his Use of Light, as in “The Kitchen Maid” Applied paint in dabs and pricks. Only 35-40 Paintings Left Today.

5. CARAVAGGIO ……………....TL................................ 1571-1610 Purposefully tried to shock and offend. Made Saints Seem Ordinary, and Miracles seem Every-Day. His “The Conversion of Saint Paul” contained St. Paul flat on his back, fallen from his horse; while other paintings had throngs of angels. ‘Il Tenebroso’ (Dark Manner) His Works used dramatic lighting, and Dark Contrasts. He Believed with The Counter Reformations views that faith was open to all. Very Volatile Person

8. I Picked Vermeer Because… I Picked Vermeer Because…   I Think that it requires great talent to work with light The Way he did. He Found the extraordinary in ordinary pieces, and modern commonplace. Used Bright colors instead of the Italians dark settings. I Picked Caravaggio Because…  He was a rebel, He believed in Counter Reformation and portrayed miracles as ordinary. Put a twist on plain religious art. Painted things in a dark manner.