1631
oil
canvas
From the collection of Norton Simon Museum
Dominant colour
Friar Diego de Deza is a 1631 oil by Francisco de Zurbarán, a Spanish Baroque Tenebrist work, held at Norton Simon Museum.
This painting depicts a man sitting in a chair, dressed in a black robe and white skirt. He has his hands clasped together in front of him. The background is dark, with a red tablecloth-covered table to his right, featuring three books and a small bell. The man's attire and the books on the table suggest a sense of learning and contemplation. The dark background and the use of chiaroscuro create a dramatic effect, drawing attention to the subject. To learn more about the artist's use of light and shadow, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Francisco de Zurbarán was a Spanish Baroque painter. He is known primarily for his religious paintings depicting monks, nuns, and martyrs, and for his still-lifes. Zurbarán gained the nickname "Spanish Caravaggio",…
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