1635
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
The Cook is a 1635 oil by Bernardo Strozzi, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at National Galleries Scotland.
This painting depicts a woman in a white dress and brown apron, surrounded by dead birds and a copper kettle. She is sitting on a wooden table, with her right hand resting on a white bird and her left hand holding a knife. The background is dark, with some light coming from the left side. The woman's expression is calm, and she seems to be focused on her task. The dead birds are hanging from the ceiling, and there are some feathers scattered on the floor. The copper kettle is placed on the floor, next to the woman's feet. The painting is a great example of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth. If you're interested in learning more about this technique, you can check out the works of 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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