What artist was most influential on George de la Tour and other French artists of the early seventeenth century?

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Caravaggio's dramatic use of light and dark (chiaroscuro) and his naturalistic approach to painting had a profound influence on George de la Tour and other French artists of the early seventeenth century. De la Tour's use of tenebrism (a technique of using strong chiaroscuro and a small variety of values to create a dramatic effect) is often compared to that of Caravaggio.

What Artist Was Most Influential on George De La Tour