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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
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·Classical art ·SKU: GIA-1326690-canvas
Boy Bitten by a Lizard Caravaggio
An early Caravaggio oil painting from the dawn of the Baroque era
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LineaCanvas
ArtistCaravaggio
CategoriaClassical art
StampaSu misura al centimetro, inchiostri certificati
Boy Bitten by a Lizard on canvas
We print Boy Bitten by a Lizard in the size you choose and stretch it by hand over an Italian wooden frame. The canvas is made when you order, so nothing is ever out of stock.
It arrives ready to hang, with nothing else to do. Made in our own Italian workshop, shipping in 6–8 working days.
- Stretched by hand over an Italian wooden frame
- Any size you like, not just standard formats
- Ready to hang the moment it arrives
