1527
oil
panel
From the collection of Accademia Carrara
Strage degli Innocenti is a 1527 oil by Giovanni Francesco Caroto, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at Accademia Carrara.
This painting depicts a chaotic scene with multiple figures in the foreground and background. In the center, a man is shown holding a sword above his head, while a woman lies on the ground, surrounded by several children. The background features a landscape with buildings and mountains. A notable detail in the painting is the use of contrasting colors to create a sense of depth and emotion. The artist's skillful use of light and shadow adds to the dramatic effect of the scene. To learn more about the artist's techniques, explore the use of chiaroscuro in Renaissance art.
Giovan Francesco Caroto (Verona, c. 1480 – Verona, 1555) was an Italian painter. A pupil of Liberale da Verona, following his travels to Mantua and, especially, to Casale Monferrato, Giovan Francesco Caroto gradually…
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