Polidoro’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Flight of Celia
Possibly after Polidoro Caldara, called Polidoro da Caravaggio Italian, c. 1499-c. 1543

Two Roman Warriors with She-Wolf, Romulus, and Remus
After Polidoro Caldara, called Polidoro da Caravaggio Italian, c. 1499-c. 1543

Adoration of the Shepherds
After Polidoro Caldara, called Polidoro da Caravaggio Italian, c. 1499-c. 1543

Frieze with Eight Putti
After Polidoro Caldara, called Polidoro da Caravaggio Italian, c. 1499-c. 1543

Battle of the Amazons
After Polidoro Caldara, called Polidoro da Caravaggio Italian, c. 1499-c. 1543

Perseus with the Head of Medusa, Turning Phineus and his Followers to Stone
After Polidoro Caldara, called Polidoro da Caravaggio Italian, c. 1499-c. 1543

Woman Turning Left; Male Nude Blowing Trumpet
After Polidoro Caldara, called Polidoro da Caravaggio Italian, c. 1499-c. 1543

Roman Soldiers Arresting Saint Peter (?)
After Polidoro Caldara, called Polidoro da Caravaggio Italian, c. 1499-c. 1543

Sacrificial Scene
After Polidoro Caldara, called Polidoro da Caravaggio Italian, c. 1499-c. 1543

Entombment of Christ
After Polidoro Caldara, called Polidoro da Caravaggio Italian, c. 1499-c. 1543

Family of Darius before Alexander
After Polidoro Caldara, called Polidoro da Caravaggio Italian, c. 1499-c. 1543

Story of Niobe: Worshippers; Latona
After Polidoro Caldara, called Polidoro da Caravaggio Italian, c. 1499-c. 1543

Soldiers of Cyrus Tearing Apart the Army of Spargabise
After Polidoro Caldara, called Polidoro da Caravaggio Italian, c. 1499-c. 1543

Sabines Crossing the River Tiber to Attend the Roman Games
After Polidoro Caldara, called Polidoro da Caravaggio Italian, c. 1499-c. 1543

Mucius Scaevola Putting His Hand in the Flame before Porsenna
After Polidoro Caldara, called Polidoro da Caravaggio Italian, c. 1499-c. 1543

Family of Darius before Alexander; Prisoners before a Senator
After Polidoro Caldara, called Polidoro da Caravaggio Italian, c. 1499-c. 1543

Story of Niobe: Niobe Receiving Gifts from Worshippers; Youth with Horse
After Polidoro Caldara, called Polidoro da Caravaggio Italian, c. 1499-c. 1543

Melpomene
Possibly after Polidoro Caldara, called Polidoro da Caravaggio Italian, c. 1499-c. 1543

Flight of Clelia
After Polidoro Caldara, called Polidoro da Caravaggio Italian, c. 1499-c. 1543

Sketches of Male Nudes, Animals, and Ornamental Details
After Polidoro Caldara, called Polidoro da Caravaggio Italian, c. 1499-c. 1543