Artwork
A Standing Man with Cloak and Gloves
A Standing Man with Cloak and Gloves is a chalk drawing by the Baroque artist Bernardo Strozzi. It dates from 1634 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Created circa 1634, the drawing titled *A Standing Man with Cloak and Gloves* is executed in red chalk on laid paper. The work originates from the hand of Bernardo Strozzi, an Italian artist active in the early Baroque period, whose career began in Genoa before later relocating to Venice.
Subject & Meaning
The composition presents a solitary male figure in a three‑quarter profile, his cloak draped over one shoulder. He grasps a hat in his left hand while his right hand rests on his hip, suggesting a moment of poised readiness. The pose and attire hint at a study of costume and gesture rather than a narrative scene.
Technique & Style
Strozzi employed a loose, gestural application of red chalk, allowing the medium’s natural softness to model the folds of the cloak and the contours of the body. Smudged areas and minimal hatching convey volume without exhaustive detail, reflecting the drawing’s function as a rapid preparatory study typical of Baroque artists before committing to oil.
History & Provenance
Bernardo Strozzi, also known as il Cappuccino, was a pivotal figure in the development of Venetian Baroque painting. While primarily recognized for his large‑scale religious and genre works, his drawings such as this one illustrate his preparatory process. The piece remains documented as part of his early output, produced during his Genoese period before his move to Venice.
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,…
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