Zurbarán

What to expect

Enter the spellbinding world of visionary Spanish painter Francisco de Zurbarán.

Spend time with his paintings, celebrated for their vivid naturalism and deep emotional power.

Move between soaring altarpieces and exquisite still lifes in the first major UK exhibition of this great artist from Baroque Seville.

A peer of Murillo and Velázquez, Zurbarán stands out for his drama, mystery and vision. From the rind of a lemon to the timeless gaze of a saint, he finds an intensity in the ordinary. Strong light and deep shadow bring real faces, soft fabrics, fresh fruit and flowers to life. His paintings unite stillness, focus and faith.

The exhibition brings together works from major galleries across Europe and the US that span Zurbarán’s career from his first religious commissions to paintings made for private devotion. Stand in front of monumental works that can still move and inspire us today.

‘Zurbarán’ is at the National Gallery, Sainsbury Wing until 23 August 2026. Tickets are required.

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