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Saint Serapion Francisco de Zurbarán, 1628
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Saint Serapion

Francisco de Zurbarán · 1628

Why it's great

A monk in a white robe hangs from his wrists, dead, with his head slumped, in a quiet, stark picture. Francisco de Zurbarán painted it in 1628, and the folds of the white cloak are unforgettable.

Where to see it

📍 SevilleKingdom of Seville, Spain

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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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