... , like Jacob van Swanenburgh, had studied in Italy. However, unlike, van Swanenburgh, Lastman benefited from his Italian studies. Lastman was especially impressed by the works of Caravaggio and developed a style that focused on the outstanding qualities of Caravaggio: bold naturalism; dramatic power; and the magical depth created through the interplay of light and shadow. Further, Adam Elsheimer, a German painter who ... signing a painting, as in this time, the ability to read was not universal. Therefore, when someone viewed a painting that included the artist's image, it served as a sig...

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