Zurbarán: Divine Light

Francisco de Zurbarán was one of 17th-century Spain’s greatest painters, renowned for his ability to create works of startling naturalism, directness, and emotional power.

A virtuoso interpreter of sacred subjects, Zurbarán produced religious painting series of staggering scale and narrative ingenuity. He was also an acute observer of reality, and his portraits, still lifes, and works for private devotion continue to resonate through their striking vividness four centuries after their making.

This exhibition is the first dedicated to the artist in the United States in 40 years. Bringing together approximately 50 works from 30 major lenders across the world, many never seen in the US before, the presentation showcases this consummate artist of the Spanish Golden Age and his greatest achievements in painting.

This exhibition is organized by the Art Institute of Chicago, the National Gallery, London, and the Musée du Louvre.

Credit: Exhibition overview from museum website