Caravaggio

Although Caravaggio may be a bit too late to be regarded as a renaissance painter (1571 – 1610) in relation to my chosen source of inspiration, I still find great inspiration in his dramatic use of light.  
The contrast from the dark backgrounds to the unnaturally illuminated foreground is effective. 
A study of these paintings can be a good way to challenge my "scandinavian" use of light. I have in earlier projects (last picture) used light as a tool to staging focus points. My wish is to be more aware of light contrasts in this project.