Boy Bitten by a Lizard by Caravaggio, 1594-1596

 
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One of Caravaggio's earliest know paintings, apprently existing in two exemplaries, of which the present is hosted at the National Gallery, London. It shows Caravaggio's early interest in the technique of chiaroscuro and realism. Oil on Canvas.


Visitors Comments on Boy Bitten by a Lizard by Caravaggio

The boy’s face is so expressive it feels like he’s right in front of your eyes in flesh and bones. He looks more like a girl to me... full red lips, naked shoulder and flower behind the ear... his gestures look effeminate, too. Makes you wonder if he was real or just in the painter’s imaginations?!
Posted by: mocca17 | November 16, 2008 - 19:21 PM


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