St. Gerardo Sagredo, Bishop of Csanád 1633

Bernardo Strozzi’s 1633 painting "St. Gerardo Sagredo, Bishop of Csanád" depicts the titular figure in a three-quarter-length portrait against a dark background. The bishop wears elaborate vestments and a mitre, holding a crosier in his right hand while extending his left towards the viewer. Strozzi, a prominent figure in the Venetian Baroque, uses dramatic lighting and rich, textured brushwork to create a powerful and dynamic image of the saint, enhancing his authority and piety. The painting, now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, exemplifies Strozzi's mastery of portraiture and religious art.