Artwork
Three Angels
Three Angels is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Bernardo Strozzi. It dates from 1633 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
About this work
Overview
Three Angels is an oil painting created by Bernardo Strozzi in 1633. It is an example of early Baroque Italian art and is currently held in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts three cherubic figures floating in the sky, engaged in various activities: one holds a scroll, another blows a trumpet, and the third gazes dreamily upwards. Their poses convey a sense of joy tempered by a degree of stiffness.
Technique & Style
Strozzi employed chiaroscuro to create a dramatic effect, using shadows to define the figures against the swirling blue and gold sky. The contrast between light and dark adds depth to the composition.
History & Provenance
Bernardo Strozzi, also known as 'il Cappuccino' and 'il Prete Genovese', was an Italian painter active in Genoa and Venice. He worked on various subjects, including religious scenes, and contributed to the development of the Baroque style in Venetian painting.
Artist & collection
Artist
Bernardo Strozzi, named il Cappuccino and il Prete Genovese (c. 1581 – 2 August 1644), was an Italian Baroque artist who was a painter and engraver. A canvas and fresco artist, his wide subject range included history,…
