Francisco de Zurbaran
1598–1664 · Spanish · 30 artworks
Baroquetenebrismrealismdrapery depictionstill life elementsreligious iconography
artist bio
Francisco de Zurbarán was a Spanish painter primarily known for his religious paintings depicting monks, nuns, and saints. His work is characterized by strong chiaroscuro, realism, and a serene, contemplative atmosphere, making him a key figure in the Spanish Baroque period.
what you'll learn
Studying Zurbarán's work allows students to understand the use of tenebrism to create dramatic effects and to appreciate the representation of religious figures with a sense of quiet dignity and realism. Students can learn about composition, light and shadow, and the depiction of textures.
related: Jusepe de Ribera
30 artworks
Fray Pedro de Ona
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Saint Jacob
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St. Hugh of Cluny in the Refectory of the Carthusians
1633
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Saint Eufemia
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Revelation of John
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The Archangel Michael
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Meditation of St. Francis
1632
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Martyrdom of Saint James
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The Young Virgin
1630
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The Child of the Thorn
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Still Life with Glass, Fruit, and Jar
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St. Francis Kneeling
1639
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Saint Dorothy full-length holding a basket of apples and roses
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The Savior Blessing
1638
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Saint Francis of Assisi in His Tomb
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Christ crowning Saint Joseph
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Tears of Saint Peter
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Saint Francis in Meditation
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Saint Francis
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Apparition of Jesus Child to St. Anthony of Padua
1630
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Saint Francis Of Assisi According To Pope Nicholas V?s
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St. Anthony of Padua
1640
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St. Romanus and St. Barulas of Antioch
1638
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Saint Elizabeth of Thuringia
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Allegory of Charity
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Fray Pedro Machado
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Portrait of a boy (The Duke of Medinaceli)
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St. Francis
1645
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Madonna of the Apple
1664
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Portrait of Santa Casilda
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