Half-Length Study of a Monk Holding a Book and a Long Implement

Bernardo Strozzi

ca. 1637–40

Half-Length Study of a Monk Holding a Book and a Long Implement by Bernardo Strozzi

Medium

Black chalk, highlighted with white chalk on blue-gray paper

Dimensions

11 7/16 x 8 5/8in. (29.1 x 21.9cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Leonardo Mondadori, in memory of his mother, Mimma Mondadori, 1997

Accession Number

1997.223

Tags

BooksMonks

About the Artist

Bernardo Strozzi

Strozzi was one of the most influential painters in Italy during the early 17th century, particularly in Genoa and Venice. His powerful and painterly religious works, genre scenes, and portraits are distinguished by their rich, glowing color and broad, energetic brushstrokes. Comment on works: Still Life; Religious; Portraits

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