Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio

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Who was Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio?

Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio was an influential Italian Baroque painter, known for his realistic depiction of human figures, dramatic use of light and shadow, and emotional intensity. He was born in Milan in 1571 and became one of the most esteemed painters in Rome during the late 16th and early 17th centuries.