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Bernardo Strozzi
Italian painter (c. 1581–1644)
Bernardo Strozzi, named il Cappuccino and il Prete Genovese (c.
Adoration of the shepherds bernardo strozzi biography
1581 – 2 August 1644), was an Italian Baroque painter and engraver. A canvas and fresco artist, his wide subject range included history, allegorical, genre and portrait paintings as well as still lifes.[1][2] Born and initially mainly active in Genoa, he worked in Venice in the latter part of his career.
His work exercised considerable influence on artistic developments in both cities.[3] He is considered a principal founder of the Baroque style in Venetian painting.[4] His powerful art stands out by its rich and glowing colour and broad, energetic brushstrokes.[1]
Life
Strozzi was born in Genoa.
He is not believed to be related to the Florentine Strozzi family. Bernardo Strozzi initially trained in the workshop of Cesare Corte, a minor Genoese painter whose work reflected the late Mannerist style of