Historical FigureItalian1571 – 1610
Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio
Baroque painter, master of chiaroscuro and dramatic realism
Biography
A Baroque painter (1571-1610) renowned for his dramatic use of light and shadow and his revolutionary realistic approach to religious subjects.
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Quick Facts
Category
Historical Figure
Nationality
Italian
Born
1571
Died
1610
Thinking about the name
Michelangelo
Italian origin
“An Italian compound name meaning 'Michael angel,' combining the archangel Michael with the concept of angels themselves. This legendary name is forever associated with the Renaissance master Michelangelo Buonarroti, one of history's greatest artists, making it an aspirational name for creative families.”