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The Young Virgin Francisco de Zurbarán, 1633
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The Young Virgin

Francisco de Zurbarán · 1633

Why it's great

A young girl sits with her hands clasped, praying, in a quiet room, looking calmly at the sky. Francisco de Zurbarán painted it in about 1633, and her face is sweet and thoughtful.

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📍 Metropolitan Museum of ArtManhattan, United States

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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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