Francisco de Zurbaran and Caravaggio were known for their masterful use of A. scientific knowledge in their paintings. B. chiaroscuro.

C. idealized human forms.

D. perspective.

The correct answer is C. Chiaroscuro

If you look at both Zurbaran and Caravaggio’s works, you’ll notice a very dramatic manipulation of light and shading. This use of intense shading is called chiaroscuro.

Chiaroscuro is actually a combination of two Italian words meaning Chiaro = Light and Oscuro = Dark, and this also refers to the shades of lighting in the painting.