The Roman Shadow of Caravaggio Carlo Saraceni, a name that resonates with the dramatic intensity of the early Baroque era, remains one of the most compelling figures of the seventeenth century. Though his life was relatively brief, spanning from 1579 to 1620, his impact on the Roman art scene was profound. Born in Venice to a family steeped in artistic tradition, Saraceni’s early years were shaped by the meticulous observation and classical ideals inherent in Venetian training. His mastery of both disegno and pictura provided him with a robust foundation, yet it was his departure from the se…