Which early patron of Caravaggio gave the artist a steady income in exchange for a selection of his paintings?

A) Pope Paul V
B) Pope Urban VIII
C) Odoardo Farnese
D) Cardinal Del Monte

Caravaggio

An Italian painter known for his dramatic use of light and shadow and realistic depiction of human figures; a significant figure in the Baroque art movement.

Cardinal Del Monte

A title referring to certain cardinals of the Catholic Church; historically, it could refer to several individuals, such as Giovanni Maria del Monte, who became Pope Julius III.

Odoardo Farnese

A notable member of the Farnese family, a significant political and cultural influence in Renaissance and Baroque Europe.