Francisco de Zurbarán (1598 - 1664)

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Francisco de Zurbarán

Francisco de Zurbarán was a Spanish painter, celebrated for his profound religious paintings and his skill in using chiaroscuro, which emphasized dramatic contrasts between light and dark. Born in Fuente de Cantos, Extremadura, in 1598, Zurbarán's work is marked by a stark, realistic style that earned him the nickname "Spanish Caravaggio"​​​​.

His early years in Seville were foundational, leading to significant commissions that established his reputation. Among these was a contract with the Dominican monastery San Pablo el Real in Seville, for which he produced 21 paintings within eight months, depicting the life of Saint Dominic and other religious figures​​. His work was characterized by a direct and spiritual nature, as seen in his portrayals of monks, nuns, and martyrs, as well as his still-life compositions​​​​.

Despite facing a decline in reputation towards the latter part of his career, overshadowed by the sentimental religiosity of Murillo, Zurbarán's influence persisted. His later years saw him moving to Madrid, where he died in 1664​​​​. Zurbarán's ability to convey monastic sentiments and a realistic presentation of nature, along with his innovative use of light, have cemented his legacy as a major figure in Spanish Baroque painting​​.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Zurbarán's works offer a glimpse into the spiritual and aesthetic sensibilities of the Spanish Baroque era. His paintings, such as those housed in the National Gallery, London, and the Museo Nacional del Prado in Madrid, continue to inspire and captivate audiences with their intensity and devotion​​​​.

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Date and place of birt:7 november 1598, Fuente de Cantos, Spain
Date and place of death:27 august 1664, Madrid, Spain
Nationality:Spain
Period of activity: XVII century
Specialization:Artist, Painter
Art school / group:Seville School of the Spanish Baroque
Genre:Religious genre
Art style:Baroque, Karavagism

Creators Spain

Rinaldo Paluzzi (1927 - 2013)
Rinaldo Paluzzi
1927 - 2013
Juan de Ávalos y García-Taborda (1911 - 2006)
Juan de Ávalos y García-Taborda
1911 - 2006
Juan Uslé (1954)
Juan Uslé
1954
Ignacio Zuloaga (1870 - 1945)
Ignacio Zuloaga
1870 - 1945
Alexandre de Rickver (1856 - 1920)
Alexandre de Rickver
1856 - 1920
François Batet (1921 - 2015)
François Batet
1921 - 2015
Leonardo Alenza y Nieto (1807 - 1845)
Leonardo Alenza y Nieto
1807 - 1845
Joan Brossa i Cuervo (1919 - 1998)
Joan Brossa i Cuervo
1919 - 1998
Vicente Juan Masip (1507 - 1579)
Vicente Juan Masip
1507 - 1579
Antoni Viladomat i Manalt (1678 - 1755)
Antoni Viladomat i Manalt
1678 - 1755
Maruja Mallo (1902 - 1995)
Maruja Mallo
1902 - 1995
Gustavo Peñalver Vico (1939)
Gustavo Peñalver Vico
1939
Cristina de Miguel (1987)
Cristina de Miguel
1987
Felix Waske (1942)
Felix Waske
1942
Esteban Vicente (1903 - 2001)
Esteban Vicente
1903 - 2001
Lorenzo Coullaut-Valera (1876 - 1932)
Lorenzo Coullaut-Valera
1876 - 1932

Creators Baroque

Francesco Solimena (1657 - 1747)
Francesco Solimena
1657 - 1747
Salvator Rosa (1615 - 1673)
Salvator Rosa
1615 - 1673
Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (1824 - 1887)
Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
1824 - 1887
Francesco Brizio (1574 - 1623)
Francesco Brizio
1574 - 1623
Hendrik Schoock (1630 - 1707)
Hendrik Schoock
1630 - 1707
Jan van Kessel (1620 - 1661)
Jan van Kessel
1620 - 1661
Jean Philippe Guy Le Gentil (1750 - 1824)
Jean Philippe Guy Le Gentil
1750 - 1824
André-Jean Le Brun (Lebrun) (1737 - 1811)
André-Jean Le Brun (Lebrun)
1737 - 1811
Leonardo Marini (1737 - 1806)
Leonardo Marini
1737 - 1806
Massimiliano Soldani Benzi (1656 - 1740)
Massimiliano Soldani Benzi
1656 - 1740
Hans Jakob Baur I ()
Hans Jakob Baur I
Giovanni Paolo Pannini (1691 - 1765)
Giovanni Paolo Pannini
1691 - 1765
 A.A. Lejeune (XVIII century - ?)
A.A. Lejeune
XVIII century - ?
Alexander Coosemans (1627 - 1689)
Alexander Coosemans
1627 - 1689
Gaspard Duguet (1615 - 1675)
Gaspard Duguet
1615 - 1675
François Rémond (1747 - 1812)
François Rémond
1747 - 1812
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