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Francisco de Zurbaran

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Francisco de Zurbaran was a Spanish Baroque painter who lived from 1598 to 1664, known primarily for religious paintings of monks, nuns and martyrs, and for still-life compositions. His forceful use of chiaroscuro, sharply contrasting light and shadow, earned him the nickname the Spanish Caravaggio. His son Juan de Zurbaran also became a painter. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

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1. Francisco de Zurbaran (Wikipedia)
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  • Introduction
    He is known primarily for his religious paintings depicting monks, nuns, and martyrs, and for his still-lifes.
  • Gender reference
    His forceful use of chiaroscuro, sharply contrasting light and shadow, earned him the nickname the Spanish Caravaggio.
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