“His stay in Italy, where he encountered Caravaggesque naturalism and tenebrism, was decisive for his art.”

“He stayed away from tenebrism, preferring a more even balance between line and light.”

“He breaks free from Caravaggesque tenebrism and places the still realistic figures within a clearly defined and dramatically lit architectural interior.”

“Mr. Baldwin was joined by Mr. Asquith in his condemnation of the tenebrosity of the Government statements.”

“The tenebrosity was split by occasional strands of bright light that were now lying across her cheek, her chest, her legs and her ankles.”

“In this vast emptiness and profound tenebrosity, no images could be formed.”