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Sleeping Child by Bernardo Strozzi
The Cook by Bernardo Strozzi
Incredulity of Saint Thomas by Bernardo Strozzi
Francis of Assisi embracing the Cross by Bernardo Strozzi
Adoration of the Shepherds by Bernardo Strozzi
The Charity of St. Lawrence by Bernardo Strozzi
The Cook by Bernardo Strozzi
St. John the Baptist by Bernardo Strozzi
Lamentation over the Dead Christ by Bernardo Strozzi
Christian Charity by Bernardo Strozzi
Madonna and Child with Infant Saint John by Bernardo Strozzi
Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John by Bernardo Strozzi

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About Bernardo Strozzi

Italian · 1581–1644

Genoese-born Capuchin friar who fled to Venice and synthesised Caravaggio, Rubens, and van Dyck into the foundations of the Venetian Baroque.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Where can I see Bernardo Strozzi's work?
    Bernardo Strozzi's paintings can be viewed in numerous museums. In Italy, his works are held at the Galleria degli Uffizi (Florence), the Pinacoteca di Brera (Milan), the Galleria e Museo Estense (Modena), the Palazzo Barberini (Rome), the Pinacoteca Nazionale di Siena, the Galleria dell’ Accademia (Venice), and the Museo Correr (Venice). Outside Italy, Strozzi's art has travelled to collections such as the Nationalmuseum (Stockholm). Other European museums that hold his paintings include the Kunsthistorisches Museum (Vienna). In the Netherlands, you can find his works in the Rijksmuseum (Amsterdam) and the Mauritshuis (The Hague). In the United Kingdom, Strozzi's paintings are in the collections of the National Gallery (London), the National Portrait Gallery (London), and the Victoria and Albert Museum (London). In the United States, his works can be viewed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York) and the National Gallery of Art (Washington).
  • What should I know about Bernardo Strozzi's prints?
    Bernardo Strozzi (1581[9]-1644[9]) was an Italian[9] painter of the Baroque period. Strozzi's prints are not as well known as his paintings; information about them is scarce. Prints are generally divided into original prints, reproductions, and more recent types such as giclée prints and canvas transfers. Original prints, such as woodcuts, engravings, or etchings, are produced by hand by the artist, directly on the plate or block. The number of prints in an edition is limited by the wear of the plate; some publishers also impose limits to increase the value of the print. The price of a print depends on the artist's reputation, the image's popularity, and the quality of materials. In the 1880s, there was a market for fine art etchings; some publishers issued magazines dedicated to the etching. Continental printmakers were often employed because they were cheaper than British ones. Some prints were considered fine works of art because of the collaboration between engraver and painter; plates were destroyed after small editions had been taken.
  • Why are Bernardo Strozzi's works important today?
    Bernardo Strozzi was a significant figure in the Italian[9] Baroque. He is notable as one of the few Baroque masters whose reputation remained strong even when the style fell out of favour. Strozzi was a leading Genoese painter. Walter P. Chrysler, Jr, owned three paintings by Strozzi, including a Portrait of a Man, a portrait of Paolo Gregorio Raggi (Genoese governor of Corsica), and a Martyrdom of Saint Justina (once thought to be Saint Dorothea). The Martyrdom is still held in Norfolk; it was probably from a Venetian church, in the collection of Italico Brass in Venice from 1920 to 1951, and then with Julius Weitzner from 1951 to 1953. The Metropolitan Museum collected his work from an early date, acquiring a painting by Strozzi in 1927. This reflects a broader American collecting practice.
  • Who was Bernardo Strozzi?
    Bernardo Strozzi was an Italian[9] painter, born in Genoa in 1581[9]. He is considered one of the founders of Baroque Venetian art, and spent fourteen years painting in Venice for doges, patriarchs, and the Grimani family.
  • What techniques or materials did Bernardo Strozzi use?
    Bernardo Strozzi, a 17th-century Italian[9] painter, worked primarily with oil on canvas. Venetian painters favoured canvas over plaster or wood panels because the lagoon climate was not suited to fresco, and canvas was more practical for large works, or for export. Venice was a centre for weaving linen, hemp, and jute; these were the fabrics Venetian artists used, sometimes blending them. For larger pieces, painters selected thicker twill and herringbone canvases for their strength, applying thin gesso grounds to maintain flexibility for transport. The combination of canvas and ground created a textured surface that influenced paint application. Oil paint was applied in thin layers. Strozzi, like other Baroque masters, employed impasto, a technique using thick applications of paint (usually white) to create highlights. This allowed for a freer style and larger formats. Dark areas were achieved with thin, transparent washes, often revealing a preliminary wash or imprimatura. The highlights, in contrast, appear thick and raised. This approach allowed the image to evolve during the painting process, resulting in dramatic chiaroscuro.
  • Who did Bernardo Strozzi influence?
    Bernardo Strozzi's artistic impact is registered in the work of numerous artists. Venetian Renaissance painters provided a base for Baroque artists in Rome. The achievements of artists such as Titian and Tintoretto inspired not only the Carracci family and Caravaggio, but also artists outside Italy. Rubens, Van Dyck, Rembrandt, and Velázquez all studied Venetian paintings, and their pictorial style and subject interpretation show this influence. Appreciation for Venetian art continued into the eighteenth century. French painters like Boucher, Watteau, and Fragonard reflected Venetian influence in their mythological scenes and portraits. Many European artists travelled to Italy to study Venetian works, often knowing them through copies and engravings. Caravaggio's style was absorbed into Western art. Painters such as Rubens, Velázquez, and Pietro da Cortona echoed his compositions. French artists, including Valentin de Boulogne and Georges de La Tour, also show Caravaggio's impact. Interest in Caravaggio resurged during the Neoclassical and Romantic periods; Jacques-Louis David and Théodore Géricault were among those who drew inspiration from his work.
  • Who influenced Bernardo Strozzi?
    Bernardo Strozzi, a prominent figure in the early Baroque period, absorbed a range of influences that shaped his distinctive style. Venetian Renaissance painters, such as Titian and Tintoretto, provided a foundation for Strozzi's artistic development, particularly in his use of colour and dynamic composition. Strozzi was also responsive to the work of Paolo Veronese, whose art was rooted in the Italian[9] High Renaissance. Veronese's love of worldly splendour and his subordination of content to form had an impact. A visit to Rome exposed Strozzi to the work of Michelangelo, especially the figures in the Sistine Chapel. Northern European artists who studied Venetian art also had an impact. Rubens and Van Dyck, both admirers of Titian, transmitted elements of the Venetian style through Europe. Strozzi synthesised these influences, creating a style that blended Venetian colourism with Baroque dynamism.
  • What is Bernardo Strozzi's most famous work?
    Bernardo Strozzi (1581[9]-1644[9]) was an Italian[9] painter, and one of the founders of the Venetian Baroque style. Born in Genoa, he trained with Pietro Sorri. Strozzi joined the Capuchin Monastery of St. Barnabas at age 17, painting devotional works. He left in 1608[9] to care for his family, but was later ordered to return. Instead, he moved to Venice and established a workshop, achieving considerable recognition. It is difficult to name one single "most famous" work. However, several paintings are frequently cited. The Cook (c. 1625; Galleria di Palazzo Rosso, Genoa) is often mentioned; it bridges Italian and Flemish art. Strozzi combines close observation of objects, reminiscent of northern European painting, with a focus on the figure of the cook herself. Other notable works include the Calling of St. Matthew (c. 1620; Worcester Art Museum), which draws inspiration from Caravaggio's version of the same scene. Also of note is the Adoration of the Shepherds (c. 1616-1618[9]; Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore), in which Strozzi combines Baroque trends with solid naturalism.

Sources

Where to See guide aggregates verified holdings of Bernardo Strozzi's works across the following collections.

  1. [1] museum Musée Granet Used for: museum holdings.
  2. [2] museum Philbrook Museum of Art Used for: museum holdings.
  3. [3] museum Art Gallery of South Australia Used for: museum holdings.
  4. [4] museum Musei di Strada Nuova Used for: museum holdings.
  5. [5] museum Samuel H. Kress Collection Used for: museum holdings.
  6. [6] museum National Gallery of Armenia Used for: museum holdings.
  7. [7] academic The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica, Bernardo Strozzi | Italian painter Used for: biography.
  8. [8] academic Chiara Krawietz, Strozzi, Bernardo Used for: biography.
  9. [9] wikipedia Wikipedia: Bernardo Strozzi Used for: biography.
  10. [10] book Victoria Charles, Baroque Art Used for: biography.
  11. [11] book Zuffi, Stefano, 1961-, Baroque painting : two centuries of masterpieces from the era preceding the dawn modern art Used for: biography.
  12. [12] book Lilian H. Zirpolo, Historical Dictionary of Baroque Art and Architecture Used for: biography.
  13. [13] book Masterpieces of western art : a history of art in 900 individual studies from the Gothic to the present day Used for: biography.
  14. [14] book Irving Lavin;, Visible Spirit Used for: stylistic analysis.
  15. [15] museum Bernardo Strozzi (1581 - 1644) Used for: biography.

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