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", owing to the forceful use of chiaroscuro, in which he excelled. November 7, 1598 – August 27, 1664; died at 65. Alive at the same time as William Shakespeare, Isaac Newton, René Descartes, Louis XIV of France, and Miguel de Cervantes. Wiki link