The Resurrection, Francesco Buoneri (Cecco del Caravaggio), oil on canvas, Italy ca. 1619-1620, Art Institute of Chicago.
The Baroque period brought about many masters who have impacted how society views art history today. Some include Rembrandt, Gian Lorenzo Bernini, and most prominently, Caravaggio. Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio influenced many great painters of this period, including Francesco Buoneri, who painted The Resurrection. As one of his most intimate followers, it is plausible that he may have modeled and helped Caravaggio during his final years in Rome. This specific connection is suggested by his nickname, Cecco del Caravaggio. The Resurrection, the only documented piece by Buoneri, was commissioned by Piero Guicciardini, who was the Tuscan ambassador to Rome. It was originally created for the family's chapel in Florence, but due to unknown circumstances, it was rejected, which was not a very common occurrence in Rome's art world. After some time, it was sold to Cardinal Scipione Borghese, another prominent collector. This piece exhibits a sharp contrast between light and dark, while also recognizing the realistic nature of the human body, as seen in the Baroque style.
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