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In this painting, chiaroscuro serves to juxtapose the reflective, almost remorseful face of David with the lifeless head of Goliath, using the shadowing effect to enhance the moral and emotional complexity of the scene.

While different from his figurative works, chiaroscuro in this still-life painting subtly plays with light and shade to give depth to the fruit and the basket, making them emerge from the muted background.

The chiaroscuro technique is evident in the focused illumination on Christ and the figures involved in his burial, contrasting with the darker, indistinct background, contributing to an intense emotional atmosphere.

Chiaroscuro is utilized to bring the viewer's attention to the violent action at the center, contrasting the bright, expressive figures with the deep, obscure background.

Chiaroscuro in this painting emphasizes the struggle and physicality of the event, with the use of light focusing on Peter and the executioners, amidst a dark, almost foreboding atmosphere.

Chiaroscuro is applied to cast a divine light on Jerome as he writes, symbolizing inspiration, while the surrounding shadows envelop the space in solitude and contemplation.

In this painting, Caravaggio uses chiaroscuro to create a stark contrast between the divine light calling Matthew, and the dark, mundane interior of the tax collector's office.

Caravaggio uses chiaroscuro to dramatize the scene, with the bright light highlighting the brutality of Judith's action against the deeply shadowed background, asserting the tension and determination in the act.

Chiaroscuro highlights John the Baptist as a figure of contemplation, with the light focusing on his body and face, while the surrounding wilderness fades into darkness, signifying his isolation and reflection.