Caravaggio and BerniniLisa Bergman p. 7

Caravaggio’s Biography

Caravaggio was known for painting in a dark

manner. He was said to be an “evil genius” and

an “anti-Christ of painting.”He lived an

unorthodox life, having to flee Rome for murder.

He painted “The Calling of St. Matthew”,

“Supper at Emmaus”, and “The Conversion of

St. Paul”, as well as many others

Timeline

1571-Born

1601-2-painted The Sacrifice of Isaac

1601-2 painted Supper at Emmaus

1603-4 painted St. John the Baptist

1606-painted The Death of the Virgin

1610-Died

WorksSupper at Emmaus The Sacrifice of Issac

St. John the Baptist

Bernini’s Biography

Bernini was an architect, painter, playwright,

composer, and theater designer. He

sculpted another version of “David”. He also

painted “The Ecstasy of St. Theresa”. By the

time he died, he had left his mark on Rome.

Timeline

1598-Born

1623-sculpted David

1627-painted St. Andrew and St. Thomas

1635-sculpted Bust of Costanza Bonarelli

1645-painted The Ecstasy of St. Theresa

Works

St. Andrew & St. Thomas Portrait of a Boy

David with the Head of Goliath

Caravaggio is a good example of the Baroque style because he wasn’t afraid to show his dark side.

Bernini is a good example of the Baroque style because he was skilled in multiple areas of art.