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Polidoro Caldara, known as da Caravaggio (circa 1500 - 1543) was a well-known Italian artist of the 16th century. He was born in Caravaggio (Lombardy), hence the nickname, and around 1515 he moved to Rome, where shortly afterwards he entered Raphael's workshop and began his pictorial career.
Between 1517 and 1518 he dedicated himself to the decoration of the Vatican Loggias, commissioned by Leo
He later worked as a painter of palace facades, including Palazzo Ricci in via Giulia, Palazzo Milesi, the Casino del Bufalo, a room in Villa Lante on the Gianicolo.
Around 1526 he decorated the chapel of Fra Mariano in San Silvestro al Quirinale, with "Scenes from the life of Mary Magdalene and Saint Catherine".
In October 1529 he moved to Messina, where he remained until his death.
He created numerous devices and triumphal arches for the entry of Charles V and created dramatic works such as "The Adoration of the Shepherds" and "The Ascent to Calvary".
His influence was decisive for the artists of the Roman school, also influencing the work of Parmigianino and the classical heroic style. Read the full biography

Polidoro Caldara, known as da Caravaggio (circa 1500 - 1543) was a well-known Italian artist of the 16th century. He was born in Caravaggio (Lombardy), hence the nickname, and around 1515 he moved to Rome, where shortly afterwards he entered Raphael's workshop and began his pictorial career.
Between 1517 and 1518 he dedicated himself to the decoration of the Vatican Loggias, commissioned by Leo
He later worked as a painter of palace facades, including Palazzo Ricci in via Giulia, Palazzo Milesi, the Casino del Bufalo, a room in Villa Lante on the Gianicolo.
Around 1526 he decorated the chapel of Fra Mariano in San Silvestro al Quirinale, with "Scenes from the life of Mary Magdalene and Saint Catherine".
In October 1529 he moved to Messina, where he remained until his death.
He created numerous devices and triumphal arches for the entry of Charles V and created dramatic works such as "The Adoration of the Shepherds" and "The Ascent to Calvary".
His influence was decisive for the artists of the Roman school, also influencing the work of Parmigianino and the classical heroic style.