Francisco de Zurbarán
Francisco de Zurbarán (/ˌzʊərbəˈrɑːn/ ZOOR-bə-RAHN, Spanish: [fɾanˈθisko ðe θuɾβaˈɾan]; baptized 7 November 1598 – 27 August 1664) was a Spanish 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.
Francisco de Zurbarán | |
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Probable self-portrait of Francisco de Zurbarán as Saint Luke, c. 1635–1640 | |
| Born | baptized 7 November 1598 Fuente de Cantos, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain |
| Died | 27 August 1664 (aged 65) Madrid, Spain |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Known for | painting |
| Movement | Baroque Caravaggisti |
| Patron(s) | Philip IV of Spain Diego Velázquez |
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He was the father of the painter Juan de Zurbarán.
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