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Francisco de Zurbarán
November 7, 1598 – August 27, 1664
Spanish painter (1598–1664)
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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.
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- Birthday · November 7
- Anniversary · August 27
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