I am sorry, I would not call him a mannerist. Early Baroque, great chiaroscuro painter, very often provocative. Mannerism is usually defined by distorted figures, unrealistic color, exaggerated poses etc (as e.g El Greco).
Chat with our AI personalities
Mannerism
Mannerism
Caravaggio arranges elements for a sense of movement; Poussin arranges elements for a sense of calmness
Caravaggio creates movement in his paintings through his expert use of light and depth to create a more vivid scene.
Mannerism. Apex learning.