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:

Relevant and Necessary

Criteria indicating that something must be directly connected to and important for a specific process or decision.

Documentary Evidence

Written or recorded evidence submitted in court proceedings to establish facts.

Administrative Hearing

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Anthropocene

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