Francisco de Zurbarán, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Francisco de Zurbarán

Spanish painter

Date of Birth: 07-Nov-1598

Place of Birth: Fuente de Cantos, Extremadura, Spain

Date of Death: 27-Aug-1664

Profession: painter

Nationality: Spain

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio


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About Francisco de Zurbarán

  • Francisco de Zurbarán (baptized November 7, 1598 – August 27, 1664) 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, realistic use of chiaroscuro in which he excelled.

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