Francisco de Zurbarán
November 7, 1598 –August 27, 1664
Painter
Lived 65 years
- Born in
- Fuente de Cantos
- Passed away in
- Madrid
Francisco de Zurbarán ( ZOOR-bə-RAHN, Spanish: [fɾanˈθisko ðe θuɾβaˈɾan]; baptized 7 November 1598 – 27 August 1664) was a Spanish Baroque painter. He is known primarily for his religious paintings depicting monks, nuns, and martyrs, and for his still-lifes. Zurbarán gained the nickname "Spanish Caravaggio", owing to the forceful use of chiaroscuro, in which he excelled.
He was the father of the painter Juan de Zurbarán.
Notable works: Saint Hugh in the Carthusian Refectory, Crucifixion of Christ, Immaculate Conception
Source: Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francisco_de_Zurbar%C3%A1n