June 5, 2022
15 Paintings That Define the Drama of the Baroque Art Movement
After the Renaissance and Mannerist styles began to wane, the 17th century ushered in a new art movement steeped in drama and grandeur. Named after barroco—a Portuguese term for an irregularly shaped pearl—the Baroque period is defined by its lavishness and desire to inspire awe in its audiences. Baroque painters like Caravaggio and Rembrandt produced striking compositions by emphasizing the contrast between light and dark.
