Cavaradossi is a fictional character from the opera Tosca, composed by Giacomo Puccini. He is a talented painter and the love interest of Floria Tosca. Set in Rome during the Napoleonic Wars, Cavaradossi is portrayed as a passionate and idealistic man who becomes embroiled in political turmoil. In the opera, Cavaradossi is arrested for aiding a political prisoner, which leads to dramatic conflicts. His character embodies themes of love, sacrifice, and the struggle for freedom, making him a central figure in the unfolding tragedy of the story.