The Cook by Bernardo Strozzi. A young woman in a yellow headscarf plucks a white goose amidst an array of hanging and fallen game birds near a hearth fire.

The Cook

Bernardo Strozzi

1625 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A vibrant Baroque genre scene capturing a moment of domestic preparation with rich textures and dramatic lighting.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with lively force with softened warm notes — holds its place without needing much around it.

Often works in
Dining Room · Commercial Space · Kitchen
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Strong as a centered anchor on a clear wall
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green

About the piece

Painted around 1625 by the Italian master Bernardo Strozzi, this lively work depicts a cook at her task, surrounded by the bounty of a kitchen. The interplay of light from the hearth fire and the shimmering silver ewer highlights Strozzi's masterful handling of varied textures and surfaces, making it a compelling example of early 17th-century Genoese painting.

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