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

Joaquim de Miró i Argenter (1849 - 1914)
Joaquim de Miró i Argenter
1849 - 1914
Francisco Salzillo (1707 - 1783)
Francisco Salzillo
1707 - 1783
Andrea Belvedere (1652 - 1732)
Andrea Belvedere
1652 - 1732
Alejandro Obregon (1920 - 1992)
Alejandro Obregon
1920 - 1992
Fernando Álvarez de Sotomayor y Zaragoza (1875 - 1960)
Fernando Álvarez de Sotomayor y Zaragoza
1875 - 1960
Olga Nikolayevna Sacharoff (1889 - 1967)
Olga Nikolayevna Sacharoff
1889 - 1967
Gregorio Fernández (1576 - 1636)
Gregorio Fernández
1576 - 1636
Antonio Maria Esquivel (1806 - 1857)
Antonio Maria Esquivel
1806 - 1857
Ignacio Pinazo Camarlench (1849 - 1916)
Ignacio Pinazo Camarlench
1849 - 1916
Manuel Muñoz y Otero (1850)
Manuel Muñoz y Otero
1850
José Camarón Bonanat (1731 - 1803)
José Camarón Bonanat
1731 - 1803
Juan Uslé (1954)
Juan Uslé
1954
Eva Navarro (1967)
Eva Navarro
1967
Remedios Varo (1908 - 1963)
Remedios Varo
1908 - 1963
Carlos de Aes (1829 - 1898)
Carlos de Aes
1829 - 1898
Mariano Salvador Maella (1739 - 1819)
Mariano Salvador Maella
1739 - 1819

Creators Baroque

Joachim Govertsz Camphuysen (1601 - 1659)
Joachim Govertsz Camphuysen
1601 - 1659
Bernardino Capitelli (1589 - 1639)
Bernardino Capitelli
1589 - 1639
Francesco Carracci (1595 - 1622)
Francesco Carracci
1595 - 1622
Salomon Adler (1630 - 1709)
Salomon Adler
1630 - 1709
Jacobus Melchior van Herck (1691 - 1735)
Jacobus Melchior van Herck
1691 - 1735
Domenico Guidi (1625 - 1701)
Domenico Guidi
1625 - 1701
Emmanuel Héré de Corny (1705 - 1763)
Emmanuel Héré de Corny
1705 - 1763
Ferdinand van Kessel II (1648 - 1696)
Ferdinand van Kessel II
1648 - 1696
Giovanni Domenico Cerrini (1609 - 1681)
Giovanni Domenico Cerrini
1609 - 1681
Lucas de Valdés (1661 - 1724)
Lucas de Valdés
1661 - 1724
Jonathan Richardson (1667 - 1745)
Jonathan Richardson
1667 - 1745
Jean-Baptiste van Moerkercke (1623 - 1689)
Jean-Baptiste van Moerkercke
1623 - 1689
Jacopo Vignali (1592 - 1664)
Jacopo Vignali
1592 - 1664
Antonio Contri (XVII century - 1731)
Antonio Contri
XVII century - 1731
Giulio Carpioni (1613 - 1678)
Giulio Carpioni
1613 - 1678
Cornelius Suhr (1781 - 1857)
Cornelius Suhr
1781 - 1857
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