Bernardo Strozzi
1581–1644 · Italian · 30 artworks
BaroqueTenebrismtenebrismcoloritodynamic compositionexpressive figurationVenetian influence
artist bio
Bernardo Strozzi was an Italian Baroque painter, a prominent figure in the Genoese school. He is known for his dynamic compositions, rich colors, and dramatic use of light and shadow, bridging the styles of Venetian and Lombard painting.
what you'll learn
Studying Strozzi's work allows students to understand the development of Baroque painting in Genoa, focusing on colorito, dramatic lighting, and the integration of Venetian influences. Students can analyze his use of tenebrism to create emotional intensity and narrative clarity.
related: Peter Paul Rubens, Caravaggio, Jusepe de Ribera
30 artworks
Saint John the Baptist (detail)
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Bishop Alvise Grimani
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Old Coquette
1625
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Portrait of Claudio Monteverdi
1630
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St. Maurice and the Angel
1635
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St. Francis of Assisi
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David with the Head of Goliath
1635
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Portrait of a Man with a Sheet of Music
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The Miracle of St. Diego of Alcantara
1625
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St.Francis in ecstasy
1637
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Portrait of Cardinal Federico Cornaro
1640
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St. Roch
1640
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A Personification of Fame
1636
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Allegory of Arts
1640
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St. Lawrence Distributing the Riches of the Church
1625
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Doge Francesco Erizzo
1631
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The Release of St. Peter
1635
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Lamentation over the Dead Christ
1617
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Portrait of the Knight Giovanni Grimani
1640
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The Healing of Tobit
1630
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Allegory of Mathematics
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Portrait of a Maltese Knight
1629
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Banquet at the House of Simon
1630
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St. Peter Cures the Lame Beggar
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The Annunciation
1644
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St. Cecilia
1625
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Prophet Elijah and the Widow of Sarepta
1630
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Saint Francis in Prayer
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Christ and the Samaritan Woman
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Tribute Money
1631
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