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

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Bartolomé Román (1587 - 1647)
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Vicente Palmaroli (1834 - 1896)
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Luisa Ignacia Roldán (1652 - 1706)
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Mariano Alonso Perez (1857 - 1930)
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1857 - 1930
José Camarón Bonanat (1731 - 1803)
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Ulpiano Cheka (1860 - 1916)
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Luis Paret y Alcázar (1746 - 1799)
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Edgar Plans (1977)
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José de Mora (1642 - 1724)
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Secundino Hernandez (1975)
Secundino Hernandez
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Anton Lamazares (1954)
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Richard Guino (1890 - 1973)
Richard Guino
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Alexandre de Rickver (1856 - 1920)
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Francisco Farreras (1927 - 2021)
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Francisco Risi (1608 - 1685)
Francisco Risi
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Creators Baroque

Louis Ferdinand Elle I (1612 - 1689)
Louis Ferdinand Elle I
1612 - 1689
Gregorio de Ferrari (1647 - 1726)
Gregorio de Ferrari
1647 - 1726
Isaak Soreau (1604 - 1645)
Isaak Soreau
1604 - 1645
Carlo Cignani (1628 - 1719)
Carlo Cignani
1628 - 1719
Ferdinand van Kessel II (1648 - 1696)
Ferdinand van Kessel II
1648 - 1696
Joseph Cartwright (1789 - 1829)
Joseph Cartwright
1789 - 1829
Giampietro Zanotti (1674 - 1765)
Giampietro Zanotti
1674 - 1765
Jean Lemaire (1598 - 1659)
Jean Lemaire
1598 - 1659
Peter Casteels (1650 - 1701)
Peter Casteels
1650 - 1701
Cornelis Hendriksz Vroom (1591 - 1661)
Cornelis Hendriksz Vroom
1591 - 1661
Marc Baets (1700 - 1749)
Marc Baets
1700 - 1749
Willem van de Velde I (1611 - 1689)
Willem van de Velde I
1611 - 1689
Philibert-Louis Debucourt (1755 - 1832)
Philibert-Louis Debucourt
1755 - 1832
Simone del Tintore (1630 - 1708)
Simone del Tintore
1630 - 1708
Michiel van Musscher (1645 - 1705)
Michiel van Musscher
1645 - 1705
Thomas Wyck (1616 - 1677)
Thomas Wyck
1616 - 1677
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