Bernardo Strozzi

Vanitas or The old Coquette

Bernardo Strozzi, named il Cappuccino and il Prete Genovese (c. 1581 – 2 August 1644), was an Italian Baroque painter and engraver. A canvas and fresco artist, his wide subject range included history, allegorical, genre and portrait paintings as well as still lifes.[1][2] Born and initially mainly active in Genoa, he worked in Venice in the latter part of his career. His work exercised considerable influence on artistic developments in both cities.[3] He is considered a principal founder of the Baroque style in Venetian painting.[4] His powerful art stands out by its rich and glowing colour and broad, energetic brushstrokes.[1]

  1. ^ a b Chiara Krawietz. "Strozzi, Bernardo." Grove Art Online. Oxford Art Online. Oxford University Press. Web. 2 February 2017
  2. ^ Bernardo Strozzi, Nature morte avec une corbeille de fruits, un vase de fleurs et des fruits sur un entablement Archived 2017-02-02 at the Wayback Machine at Galerie Canesso Paris (in French)
  3. ^ Brigstocke, Hugh. "Strozzi, Bernardo." The Oxford Companion to Western Art. Ed. Hugh Brigstocke. Oxford Art Online. Oxford University Press. Web. 2 February 2017
  4. ^ Bernardo Strozzi, The Martyrdom of Saint Justina at the Chrysler Museum of Art