Caravaggio/Rembrandt

How did Schama approach Rembrandt differently then Caravaggio?

Rembrandt did not like to use direct lighting in his paintings compared to Caravaggio. Caravaggio wanted to use the shadows to make the background of his paintings and causing the figures in his painting to be detached from the background he didn't want the background to be the center of focus in his paintings. Rembrandt wanted to use lighting in his paintings to create depth and spacing in his paintings because it could add more to them. 


Which was more effective? Why? 

I think that they are both effective ways of looking at painting and how much it depends on the one who is painting because we don't know what they want from the painting and the story that they want to tell with it or even what they want to focus on. For example one painter could be focusing on the background and another could be focused more on the actual things that are there in the painting. 


How does this affect your experience? 

I think that they are both as credible because they both have different ways of working especially because everyone has something different than what they want from their paintings and their final work. This could mean that they want people to focus on certain things from their painting.

Comments

  1. C. Helsel-WilkOctober 3, 2024 at 10:49 AM

    You’ve highlighted the key differences between Rembrandt’s and Caravaggio’s use of lighting and space. Your point that Caravaggio used shadows to separate the figures from the background, while Rembrandt used lighting to create depth and spacing, captures the essence of their different artistic approaches. Both artists had unique ways of drawing the viewer’s attention and telling their stories through their paintings, and you’re right that these techniques can be equally effective depending on the artist's intentions.

    Your answer to the question about effectiveness is insightful as well. Each artist’s method of painting depends on the story they want to tell, which leaves room for multiple interpretations of what makes a painting impactful. You’ve touched on the idea that there is no "right" way to approach art—it’s all about the message the artist wants to convey.

    Considering these different approaches to lighting and storytelling, do you think that an artist’s technique could limit the viewer’s interpretation of the painting, or does it open up more possibilities for different interpretations? How might the use of light and shadow in these paintings shape the way we understand the emotions and themes the artist is trying to express?

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