In Caravaggio's the Calling of St

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Essay

In Caravaggio's The Calling of St.Matthew,the artist used light and dark values to emphasize Christ's hand.Why did the artist draw our attention to the hand? What other features in the work are emphasized with light and darkness?

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Definitions:

Academic Achievement

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Influenced

The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something.

Altruistic Children

Children who display selfless concern for the well-being of others without expectation of reward or recognition.

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