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A Hand Holding Empty Gloves, by Bernardo Strozzi, chalk, 1634

A Hand Holding Empty Gloves

Bernardo Strozzi

1634

chalk

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

A Hand Holding Empty Gloves is a 1634 chalk by Bernardo Strozzi, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Bernardo Strozzi
When & what style?
1634 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This drawing shows a hand holding empty gloves. The hand is drawn in red chalk on beige oatmeal paper. The hand is holding the gloves with the fingers curled around them, and the gloves are limp and empty. The drawing is done in a loose, expressive style, with bold lines and shading that gives the hand and gloves a sense of volume and texture. The artist's use of red chalk on beige paper creates a warm, intimate atmosphere, and the loose, expressive style of the drawing gives it a sense of spontaneity and energy. Look up more works by the artist Strozzi, Bernardo.

About the artist

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Artist

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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