What is a key characteristic of Zurbarán's early artworks?
Use of bright colors
Realistic proportions
Use of simplistic designs
Use of strong contrasts
Answer
The Spanish artist Francisco de Zurbarán was one of the leading painters of the Spanish Golden Age. His early works are characterized by their use of strong contrasts, which are used to create a sense of drama and intensity. This is evident in his paintings of saints and martyrs, such as his Saint Francis of Assisi in Meditation (1629) and Saint Serapion (1628).
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