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Christ on the Cross by Francisco De Zurbarán

Christ on the Cross by Francisco De Zurbarán

Francisco De Zurbarán

Francisco De Zurbarán

1598 - 1664

Fuente de Cantos, Spain

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.

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