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Francisco de Zurbar\u00e1n (November 7, 1598 \u2013 August 27, 1664) was a Spanish<\/a> painter<\/a>. He is known primarily for his religious paintings depicting monks, nuns, and martyrs, and for his still-lifes<\/a>. Zurbar\u00e1n gained the nickname Spanish Caravaggio<\/a>, owing to the forceful, realistic use of chiaroscuro<\/a> in which he excelled. Towards 1630 he was appointed painter to Philip IV<\/a>; and there is a story that on one occasion the sovereign laid his hand on the artist\u2019s shoulder, saying \u201cPainter to the king, king of painters.\u201d In this painting, he has depicted himself as St. Luke looking upon the cross. <\/div>\n
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