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This painting emerged from Caravaggio's early Roman years, circa 1593-1594, a period when he explored new ways to depict everyday life with striking realism, laying foundations for the Baroque style. The oil painting captures a young man, possibly a self-portrait, recoiling in surprise and pain as a lizard, hidden among the fruits and flowers, bites his finger. His face is contorted, his bare shoulder and outstretched arm convey the sudden shock. Caravaggio's masterful use of chiaroscuro illuminates the figure against a dark background, intensifying the drama and bringing the viewer into the immediate moment. The still life elements-ripe cherries, figs
Fine Art
·Classical art ·SKU: GIA-1326690-print
Boy Bitten by a Lizard Caravaggio
An early Caravaggio oil painting from the dawn of the Baroque era
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LineaFine Art
ArtistCaravaggio
CategoriaClassical art
StampaSu misura al centimetro, inchiostri certificati
Boy Bitten by a Lizard as a fine art print
We print Boy Bitten by a Lizard in the size you choose, with no fixed formats to pick from. Printing starts when you order, so nothing is ever out of stock.
You choose the material above, from photo paper to rigid panels: it changes how the image reads and how you hang it. Made in our own Italian workshop, shipping in 4–6 working days.
- Any size you like, not just standard formats
- Photo paper or rigid panel, depending on how you want to hang it
- Printed in Italy after you order
