1. Artists who practice chiaroscuro, a technique using strong contrasts between light and dark to create dramatic effects in paintings or drawings.
Usage: plural of chiaroscurist; art history term; often refers to Renaissance and Baroque painters

Examples

• Caravaggio and Rembrandt were among the most celebrated chiaroscurists of the Baroque period.
• The chiaroscurists of the Renaissance revolutionized painting by mastering the interplay of light and shadow.
• Many chiaroscurists used candlelight as inspiration for their dramatic compositions.
• The museum's exhibition featured works by Italian chiaroscurists from the 16th and 17th centuries.
• Art students study the techniques of famous chiaroscurists to understand how to create depth and mood.