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Saint Peter

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Saint Peter

Bernardo Strozzi

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

Tags

Contemplation Saint Peter

Dimensions

13 3/4 x 9 1/8in. (35 x 23.2cm)

Collection

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Purchase, Lila Acheson Wallace Gift, 1993

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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