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Francisco de Zurbarán

Francisco de Zurbarán

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.

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Based in
Madrid, Spain
Country
Spanish
Born
1598 – 1664
Type
Individual

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Francisco de Zurbarán is based in Madrid, Spain.