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Francisco de Zurbarán

Spanish1598–1664Baroque

Portrait of Francisco de Zurbarán

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Francisco de Zurbarán 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.

Notable works

Works in the collection

80 works

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