Caravaggio is known for the techniques he used in his paintings to create a dramatic atmosphere. He was the pioneer of tenebrism, the technique used to create extreme darks and lights within a painting, allowing for a dark and moody atmosphere. However, his artwork was not the only dark aspect of his life.

Caravaggio’s life was full of gambling, drinking, and crime. In 1606, this behavior would culminate in committing murder, forcing him to flee Rome and seek new areas of Italy to create artwork and chaos.