Boy Bitten by a Lizard (detail) c. 1594

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"Boy Bitten by a Lizard" is a painting by the Italian Baroque master Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, believed to have been created around 1593–1594. The work is renowned for its striking realism and dramatic use of chiaroscuro, a technique Caravaggio pioneered that employs stark contrasts between light and dark to create a three-dimensional effect on a flat canvas. The painting depicts a young boy in a moment of surprise and pain as he recoils after being bitten by a lizard that is hidden among the fruit he has reached out to touch.

The artwork is often interpreted as a representation of the senses – particularly touch – and the sudden pain serves as a metaphor for the dangers that can lurk beneath seemingly pleasurable experiences. Caravaggio's attention to detail is evident in the vivid textures of the boy's skin, the fruit, and the leaves, as well as in the expression of shock and discomfort on the boy's face. The painting's emotional impact is heightened by the intimate proximity of the viewer to the subject, a characteristic feature of Caravaggio's work.

"Boy Bitten by a Lizard" exists in two versions, with one held at the Fondazione Roberto Longhi in Florence and the other at the National Gallery in London. The existence of two versions has prompted extensive art historical debate regarding their chronology and the reasons for the replication of the subject by Caravaggio. The painting is an early work of the artist, created during his formative years in Rome, where he developed the dramatic style that would influence generations of artists and establish him as a key figure in the transition from the Renaissance to the Baroque period.

This painting is an important example of Caravaggio's early experimentation with emotional realism and the human condition, themes that would continue to pervade his later works. "Boy Bitten by a Lizard" remains a subject of interest for scholars and art enthusiasts alike, offering insight into the artist's development and the broader context of Italian Baroque art.

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