Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio
Caravaggio, born on 29 September 1571, was an Italian painter whose works had a formative influence on the Baroque school of painting. Known for his dramatic use of lighting and life-like naturalism, Caravaggio's works have captivated audiences for centuries.
His revolutionary style of painting was characteristically the combination of an intense use of chiaroscuro and a focus on the reality of the scene. One of his renowned works, "The Calling of Saint Matthew," depicts an everyday scene with profound spiritual meaning.