A Standing Man with Cloak and Gloves

Bernardo Strozzi

1634

chalk

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque

About this work

This sketch shows a man standing sideways, wearing a cloak that drapes over one shoulder. His left hand holds a hat, and his right hand rests on his hip. The lines are loose and quick, with some shading to suggest folds in the fabric. The artist used red chalk on paper, leaving parts of the drawing slightly smudged. This style was common for quick studies before a finished painting. Next, check out the Baroque movement to see how artists used dynamic poses and dramatic lighting.