Bernardo Strozzi - 'Berenice -wife of Ptolemy III-', oil on canvas, c. 1640, El Paso Museum of Art

Bernardo Strozzi (1581–1644) 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 life's. 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. He is considered a principal founder of the Venetian Baroque style. His powerful art stands out by its rich and glowing color and broad, energetic brushstrokes.