Francisco de Zurbaran

About the Artist

Francisco de Zurbarán was a Spanish painter born in 1598 and died in 1664, active during the Baroque period. Working mainly with religious themes and still life, he was known for paintings depicting monks and nuns. Zurbarán earned the nickname 'the Spanish Caravaggio' for his style using intense chiaroscuro. His work is marked by a harmony of religious fervor and realistic depiction. He was the father of Juan de Zurbarán and had a major influence on the Spanish art world.