Saint Peter
1581–1644
Medium
Black chalk, selectively reinforced with wetted point of chalk, highlighted with white, on light brown paper; traces of octagonal framing outlines in black chalk by the artist
Dimensions
13 3/4 x 9 1/8in. (35 x 23.2cm)
Classification
Drawings
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Purchase, Lila Acheson Wallace Gift, 1993
Accession Number
1993.241
Tags
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