Francisco de Zurbarán
Francisco de Zurbarán
Probable self-portrait of Francisco de Zurbarán as Saint Luke, c. 1635–1640.[1][2]
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a Spanish painter. He is known primarily for his religious paintings depicting monks, nuns, and martyrs, and for his still-lifes.
Born
Francisco de Zurbarán baptized 7 November 1598 Fuente de Cantos, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain
Died
27 August 1664 (aged 65) Madrid, Spain
Nationality
Spanish
Known for
painting
adultbasic
Spain
era
1600-1800
Movement
Baroque Caravaggisti
Patron(s)
Philip IV of Spain Diego Velázquez