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Michelangelo Merisi Caravaggio
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From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
Michelangelo Merisi Caravaggio
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From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
The painting shows a group of people playing cards. It's interesting because the scene seems relaxed, but the players' faces are tense. The artist used shadows to create a sense of drama, which is a technique called chiaroscuro, a method using strong contrasts of light and dark to create a sense of volume. You can learn more about this style by looking into the work of artist: Caravaggio, Michelangelo Merisi.
