Francisco de Zurbarán

Spanish painter

1598 CE to 1664 CE

Francisco de Zurbarán (November 7, 1598 – August 27, 1664) is a Spanish painter.

He is known primarily for his religious paintings depicting monks, nuns, and martyrs, and for his still-lifes.

Zurbarán gains the nickname Spanish Caravaggio, owing to the forceful, realistic use of chiaroscuro in which he excels.

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