Member Lecture: Among Friends and Rivals — Caravaggio in Rome @artinstitutechi
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Curatorial associate Jena K. Carvana discusses the exhibition Among Friends and Rivals: Caravaggio in Rome.

Known for his dramatic lighting effects and novel interpretations of well-known subjects, Caravaggio pioneered an original painting style that attracted powerful patrons and followers in Italy and abroad. This lecture follows the course of Caravaggio's career in Rome, as the artist created a name for himself with both his larger-than-life personality and his artistic achievements.
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Member Lecture: Among Friends and Rivals — Caravaggio in Rome

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