Francisco de Zurbarán
Francisco de Zurbarán ( , ; 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.
He was the father of the painter
Juan de Zurbarán.
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