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).
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Caravaggio creates movement in his paintings through his expert use of light and depth to create a more vivid scene.
Caravaggio arranges elements for a sense of movement; Poussin arranges elements for a sense of calmness
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