Question

Francisco de Zurbaran and Caravaggio were known for their masterful use of A. scientific knowledge in their paintings. B. chiaroscuro.
C. idealized human forms.
D. perspective.

Answer 1

The correct answer is C. Chiaroscuro

If you look at both Zurbaran and Caravaggio’s works, you’ll notice a very dramatic manipulation of light and shading. This use of intense shading is called chiaroscuro.
Chiaroscuro is actually a combination of two Italian words meaning Chiaro = Light and Oscuro = Dark, and this also refers to the shades of lighting in the painting.