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Francisco de Zurbarán
Spanish painter (1598–1664) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Francisco de Zurbarán (/ˌzʊərbəˈrɑːn/ ZOOR-bə-RAHN, Spanish: [fɾanˈθisko ðe θuɾβaˈɾan]; baptized 7 November 1598 – 27 August 1664[3]) 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.
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Born | baptized (1598-11-07)7 November 1598 |
Died | 27 August 1664(1664-08-27) (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.[4]