In both of their paintings of Judith Decapitating Holofernes,Caravaggio and Artemisia Gentileschi utilized a harsh,theatrical "spotlight" effect known as __________.

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Caravaggio and Artemisia Gentileschi both used a dramatic contrast of light and shadow in their paintings of Judith Decapitating Holofernes, which is referred to as "tenebrism." This technique involved a strong, focused light source shining on the primary subjects and leaving much of the surrounding area in darkness.

In Both of Their Paintings of Judith Decapitating Holofernes,Caravaggio and Artemisia