Francisco de Zurbarán
Francisco de Zurbarán (1598-1664) emerged in the Baroque era as one of Spain’s most distinctive artists. His work has an intense devotional focus, such as monks, nuns, and martyrs, but incorporates the quiet drama of still‑life. Zurbarán’s mastery of chiaroscuro, sharp contrasts of light and shadow, earned him the nickname “the Spanish Caravaggio.” Zurbarán was born in 1598 in the town of…















