Francisco de Zurbarán

Zurbarán's legacy is defined by his profound impact on Spanish Baroque painting. The Metropolitan Museum of Art has called him "the greatest painter of the Golden Age in Spain" after Velázquez, and "the most representative artist of the period." His works are held in major collections worldwide, including the Prado, the Louvre, the National Gallery, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.His influence on later artists, including Manet and Picasso, underscores his lasting significance. His meditative intensity and technical brilliance continue to be admired by art historians and collectors alike.