Baroque paintings

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Carlo Dolci (Florence, May 25, 1616 - Florence, January 17, 1686) was an Italian painter of the Baroque period. His painstaking technique made him unsuited for large-scale fresco painting. He painted chiefly sacred subjects, and his works are generally small in scale, although he made a few life-size pictures. He often repeated the same composition in several versions, and his daughter, Agnese Dolci, also made excellent copies of his works. [Oil on canvas, 71 x 54 cm]…

Caravaggio. The Seven Works of Mercy (detail) oil on canvas 1607. 150" x 100" Pio Monte Della Misericordia, Napoli

The image is a ceiling painting in the Baroque style. It depicts a scene from the Apotheosis of the Medici. The painting is full of movement and energy, with the figures of the gods and goddesses swirling around in a chaotic but beautiful dance. The colors are rich and vibrant, and the composition is full of drama and tension. The painting is a masterpiece of the Baroque style, and it is a testament to the skill and artistry of the artist.

Still-life with bunches of grapes, figs and four pomegranates on a ledge by Michelangelo Cerquozzi (Italian, 1602--1660)