Some experts say the work of Caravaggio heavily influenced the Baroque period of art, and visitors can see his works at the Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg at its latest exhibition: “In Caravaggio’s Light: Baroque Masterpieces from the Fondazione Roberto Longhi.”
In addition to two Caravaggio works, patrons can see his influences in dozens of others. Two of Caravaggio’s early works — “Boy Bitten by a Lizard” and “Boy Peeling Fruit” — are on display. The Italian artist was active starting at the end of the 16th century. For context, that’s close to 100 years after Leonardo da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa.
