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Francisco de Zurbarán

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