Little did Caravaggio know his new interpretation of religious art would catch the attention of other Roman artists, inspiring a new age of art; the baroque movement. ... He influenced other artists to adopt a more realistic and emotional style, which became a popular trend during the Baroque movement. ... "Judith Beheading Holofernes" was made during the very beginning of the Baroque movement of art. This period of artistic style was very exaggerated, dramatic, detailed, and realistic. ... Caravaggio's boldness impressed many northern artists and his style inspired the Bar...

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