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Francisco de Zurbarán Artist

Francisco de Zurbarán (baptized November 7, 1598 – August 27, 1664) was a Spanish painter. He is known primarily for his religious paintings depicting monks, nuns, and martyrs, and for his still-lifes. Zurbarán gained the nickname Spanish Caravaggio, owing to the forceful, realistic use of chiaroscuro in which he excelled.

Personal facts

Birth date	November 07, 1598
Birth place	Extremadura , Fuente de Cantos
Nationality	Spanish people
Date of death	August 27, 1664
Place of death	Madrid

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