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

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

Bernardo Strozzi

ca. 1637–40

Medium

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

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Dimensions

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

Collection

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

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

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Rights

Public Domain

About Bernardo Strozzi

1581–1644 • Republic of Genoa

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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