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Chiaroscuro is an artistic technique that emphasizes the contrast between light and shadow to create a dramatic effect. The term originates from Italian and literally means "light-dark." This technique has been employed by artists from different epochs to create depth, volume, and atmosphere in their works. One prominent exponent of Chiaroscuro was the Italian artist Caravaggio (1571-1610). Caravaggio revolutionized the art of his time by creating realistic depictions with strong contrasts between light and shadow. His works are characterized by dramatic effects and intense atmosphere. Famous examples of his Chiaroscuro include "The Incredulity of Saint Thomas" and "The Calling of Saint Matthew." Another notable practitioner of Chiaroscuro was the Dutch painter Rembrandt (1606-1669). Rembrandt was a master of light and utilized the technique to convey emotional depth and character in his portraits and historical scenes. His works, such as "The Night Watch" and "The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp," stand out for their complex play of light and shadow. During the Baroque period, Chiaroscuro was widely employed and applied by many artists. The Spanish painter Diego Velázquez (1599-1660) used the technique in works like "Las Meninas" to create spatial depth and subtle illumination. The French artist Georges de La Tour (1593-1652) crafted captivating scenes lit by candlelight, such as "The Fortune Teller" and "The Cheat with the Ace of Clubs." Even in modern art, variations of Chiaroscuro can be found. The German Expressionist Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (1880-1938) used the technique to create strong contrasts in his expressionistic portraits and street scenes. The American artist Edward Hopper (1882-1967) employed Chiaroscuro to evoke a sense of melancholy in his realistic paintings, such as "Nighthawks."
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  1. Nymphs and SatyrNymphs and Satyr
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  2. The NymphaeumThe Nymphaeum
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  3. The hell rideThe hell ride
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  4. NarzisNarzis
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  5. Le DélugeLe Déluge
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  6. BouquetBouquet
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  7. In PerilIn Peril
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  8. Judith and HolofernesJudith and Holofernes
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  9. Meleager and AtalantaMeleager and Atalanta
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  10. St. John the BaptistSt. John the Baptist
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  11. Kabuki actorKabuki actor
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  12. The Last JudgementThe Last Judgement
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  13. EnigmaEnigma
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  14. Afarmer's wifeAfarmer's wife
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  15. HellHell
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  16. Anatomy of Dr. TulpAnatomy of Dr. Tulp
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  17. Falling starFalling star
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  18. Ecce HomoEcce Homo
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  19. John the BaptistJohn the Baptist
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  20. Symphony in blueSymphony in blue
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  21. SinSin
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  22. NightmareNightmare
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  23. The Sacrifice of IsaacThe Sacrifice of Isaac
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  24. The caveThe cave
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  25. The Garden of LustsThe Garden of Lusts
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  26. Abbey in EichwaldAbbey in Eichwald
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  27. SeascapeSeascape
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  28. Lake in the moonlightLake in the moonlight
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  29. The deathThe death
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  30. The visionThe vision
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  31. Reefs from the coastReefs from the coast
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  32. SalomeSalome
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  33. The St. Sebastian is cured by IreneThe St. Sebastian is cured by Irene
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  34. May nightMay night
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  35. NightmareNightmare
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  36. Series of Series of "pinturas negras"
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  37. InspirationInspiration
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  38. InfernoInferno
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  39. Mocking of ChristMocking of Christ
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  40. BerlinBerlin
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  41. Painting the Cerasi Chapel in RomePainting the Cerasi Chapel in Rome
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  42. The SilenceThe Silence
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  43. Sacrifice of IsaacSacrifice of Isaac
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  44. Kabuki actorKabuki actor
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  45. Castle Park RoundhayCastle Park Roundhay
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  46. The prisonersThe prisoners
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  47. Chorus of the traitorsChorus of the traitors
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  48. NakedNaked
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  49. The spendthriftThe spendthrift
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  50. InfernoInferno
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  51. InfernoInferno
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  52. Painting cycle for the Jeronimos in GuadalupePainting cycle for the Jeronimos in Guadalupe
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