karavadˈʝoʊ, -ˈʒoʊ, -ˈjɒ/

Definitions

1. noun

A style of painting characterized by strong contrasts of light and dark and dramatic emotional intensity, especially in the works of Caravaggio.

“The artist’s use of chiaroscuro was a hallmark of the Caravaggio style.”

2. proper noun

The Italian Baroque painter Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1571-1610).

“Caravaggio’s use of light and shadow created a sense of drama in his paintings.”