How did Rembrandt become familiar with Caravaggio's use of light and shadow?
a) through Dutch artists who had studied it
b) by seeing the artist's paintings in Rome
c) by meeting with Caravaggio in Amsterdam
d) by purchasing Caravaggio's paintings at auction
Answer: a
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