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Zurbarán

American  
[thoor-bah-rahn, zoor-] / ˌθur bɑˈrɑn, ˌzur- /

noun

  1. Francisco de 1598–1663?, Spanish painter.


Zurbarán British  
/ θurβaˈran /

noun

  1. Francisco de (franˈθisko de). 1598–1664, Spanish Baroque painter, esp of religious subjects

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The program began in March with the loan to Madrid of the Simon’s signature “Still Life with Lemons, Oranges and a Rose” by Francisco de Zurbarán.

From Los Angeles Times

Where David’s painting captures the eternal exasperation of modern life inherent in “My Year,” the Zurbarán fools us into expecting a different novel altogether.

From Los Angeles Times

“Lapvona” tries a similar trick with Francisco de Zurbarán’s “Agnus Dei,” its subject matter a bound lamb presenting itself for sacrifice.

From Los Angeles Times

The confiscation by Napoleon’s generals of Spanish masterpieces by Velázquez, Ribera, Zurbarán, Murillo and Goya sparked a rage for Spanish art among French artists.

From Washington Post

Housed in a Beaux-Arts enclave called Audubon Terrace overlooking the Hudson in Washington Heights, its gallery walls are famously hung with paintings by Goya, Velázquez and Zurbarán.

From New York Times