Francisco de Zurbarán

Probable self-portrait of Francisco de Zurbarán as [[Saint Luke]], {{c.}} 1635–1640,{{sfn|Bussagli|Reiche|2009|p=95}}{{sfn|Pérez|2004|p=147}} [[Museo del Prado]], Madrid 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. Provided by Wikipedia
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