Caravaggio: The Artist and His Turbulent Life

What art technique is Caravaggio credited with pioneering?

• Cubism

• Impressionism

• Surrealism

• Chiaroscuro

Which biblical figure did Caravaggio depict with his own facial features?

• David

• Goliath

• Solomon

• Moses

What was the controversial element in Caravaggio's 'The Conversion of Saint Paul'?

• A depiction of a modern city

• A self-portrait as a saint

• A horse's butt aimed at a rival's painting

• A hidden message in Latin

What was one of Caravaggio's controversial habits regarding his models?

• Using only self-portraits

• Using animals as models

• Using Rome's poorest classes

• Using only royal family members

What technique did Caravaggio use to create high contrast in his paintings?

• Pointillism

• Tenebrism

• Fresco

• Sfumato

Who was Cecco in relation to Caravaggio?

• His pupil and possible lover

• His brother

• His rival

• His art dealer

What nickname did Caravaggio earn during his time in Rome?

• The Forgotten Master

• The Gentle Painter

• The Quiet Artist

• The Most Famous Painter in Rome

What was a significant factor in Caravaggio's death according to new evidence?

• A shipwreck

• A fall from a building

• Lead poisoning from his paints

• A duel with a rival

What was Caravaggio's response when a Roman waiter questioned his taste?

• He ignored the waiter

• He left the restaurant

• He complimented the waiter

• He smashed a plate into the waiter's mouth

What was the outcome of Caravaggio's duel with Ranuccio Tomassoni?

• Both survived unharmed

• The duel was called off

• Tomassoni was mortally wounded

• Caravaggio was defeated