1622
oil
canvas
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
Giulio Strozzi is a 1622 oil by Bernardo Strozzi, held at Ashmolean Museum.
This portrait shows a man in a black coat with a white collar, holding a book in his right hand. He is seated, with his left arm resting on a wooden ledge, and has a white cloth draped over his left hand. The man's attire and the book he holds suggest a sense of learning and sophistication. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts of light and dark, adds depth and volume to the painting. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up Bernardo Strozzi.
Bernardo Strozzi, named il Cappuccino and il Prete Genovese (c. 1581 – 2 August 1644), was an Italian Baroque artist who was a painter and engraver. A canvas and fresco artist, his wide subject range included history,…
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