Saint Francis in Prayer

Bernardo Strozzi

c. 1620/1630

Saint Francis in Prayer by Bernardo Strozzi

Medium

oil on canvas

Dimensions

overall: 116.2 x 85.5 cm (45 3/4 x 33 11/16 in.)

Classification

Painting

Department

CIS-B

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Gift of Joseph F. McCrindle

Accession Number

2002.78.1

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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