A t the end of the 16th century, Baroque painting initiates under the influence of Caravaggio . T he new style favors religious themes and sends mythology back to palaces. It combines realism and illusion, neglects outlines, and profusely uses golden tones.
Composition follows wavy, circular, or broken lines.
O f course, C aravaggio and Tiepolo , aren't the only Italian Baroque painters. There are also important schools in Rome and Naples.