Giuseppe Mazzuoli
Bernardo Strozzi: A Venetian Baroque Visionary
Born in Genoa around 1581 and tragically dying in Venice in 1644, Bernardo Strozzi remains a captivating figure within the history of Italian Baroque art. Initially trained under the guidance of Cesare Corte and later mentored by Pietro Sorri – a pivotal influence who steered him away from the rigid formality of Luca Cambiaso’s late Mannerism towards a more naturalistic approach – Strozzi
quickly established himself as a painter of considerable skill and ambition. His early life was marked by a shift from Genoa to Venice, a move that profoundly shaped his artistic trajectory and ultimately cemented his legacy as a key contributor to the Venetian school.
Strozzi’s career unfolded across two distinct yet interconnected periods. The first, centered in Genoa, saw him producing works characterized by a rich palette, dramati…
