1622
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
The Guardian Angel is a 1622 oil by Bernardo Strozzi, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
This painting depicts a young girl in a long, red and white dress standing next to a winged figure. The winged figure, with large red wings, is dressed in a white tunic and red cape, and is gesturing with both hands. The girl looks directly at the viewer, while the winged figure gazes off to the side. The girl's dress is intricately detailed, with a red bodice and a full white skirt. The winged figure's wings are a deep red color, with a subtle sheen to them. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the figures in the foreground. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the figures. To learn more about this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
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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