Caravaggio
Italian painter (1571–1610)
Caravaggio was born on September 29, 1571 (Julian calendar) in Milan and died on July 18, 1610 in Porto Ercole, aged about 39. Recorded occupations: painter. Country of citizenship: Duchy of Milan. Associated movements: Baroque and Counter-Reformation. Fields of work: painting. Notable works include “Supper at Emmaus”, “Amor Vincit Omnia”, “Medusa”, “Basket of Fruit”, “The Fortune Teller” and “The Seven Works of Mercy”. Honours include Sovereign Military Order of Malta.
- Born
- September 29, 1571 (Julian calendar) · Milan
- Died
- July 18, 1610 · Porto Ercole
- Age at death
- about 39
- Citizenship
- Duchy of Milan
- Occupations
- painter
- Movements
- Baroque, Counter-Reformation
- Notable works
- Supper at Emmaus, Amor Vincit Omnia, Medusa, Basket of Fruit, The Fortune Teller, The Seven Works of Mercy
- Honours
- Sovereign Military Order of Malta
- Wikipedia editions
- 107 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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