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For whom did Zurbarán often paint?

  • Queens

  • Monks, nuns, and martyrs

  • Celebrity portraits

  • Animals

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Zurbarán often painted monks, nuns, and martyrs. His paintings of monks and nuns were often commissioned by religious orders, while his paintings of martyrs were often commissioned by the Catholic Church. Zurbarán's paintings of monks and nuns are typically realistic and detailed, while his paintings of martyrs are typically more dramatic and emotional.
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