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Saint Margaret of Antioch Francisco de Zurbarán, 1630
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Saint Margaret of Antioch

Francisco de Zurbarán · 1630

Why it's great

A young shepherdess in a beautiful dress holds a palm and a small dragon on a leash. Francisco de Zurbarán painted Saint Margaret in about 1630, and she looks like a real girl of the time.

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📍 National GalleryCity of Westminster, United Kingdom

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About the artist

Francisco de Zurbarán

1598–1664 · born in Fuente de Cantos · died in Madrid

Francisco de Zurbarán was a Spanish painter born in 1598. He painted monks, saints and still lifes with strong light and deep shadows, and a calm, simple look. He died in Madrid in 1664.

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