Discussion - Caravaggio often used everyday people

Discussion Question

Caravaggio often used everyday people as models for his paintings. Often these models portrayed figures from Biblical stories; however, Caravaggio painted them dressed in clothing contemporary to their own day. Do you think that by doing this Caravaggio changes or subverts the meaning of these stories? How does this impact the viewer when viewing these paintings? Select a specific painting to discuss for your first post. Include an image along with your response.