Self-portrait

Francisco de Zurbarán

Spanish · 1598–1664

Baroque

Spanish Baroque painter whose devotional works for Seville's monasteries achieved a severe, contemplative intensity. Known for single figures of saints rendered in brilliant white against deep shadow, his still lifes and altarpieces display a sculptural clarity and spiritual gravity that influenced later generations, including Chardin and Manet.

Francisco de Zurbarán on now and coming soon exhibitions

Zurbarán

Until Aug 23

First ever UK exhibition of Zurbarán: altarpieces, still lifes and monastic robes from Seville

4.5/5 from 4 ratings · 5 reviews total

"The word 'visionary' is done to death but the 17th-century Spanish painter Francisco de Zurbarán demands it: he paints supernatural things naturally and natural things supernaturally. Space becomes different in his world, melting distance and erasing the barrier between you and the picture."

The Guardian

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