Zurbarán's Cartellini: Presence and the Paragone.

DE Zurbaran, Francisco, 1598-1664; PAINTERS; PAINTERS -- History; FIGURATIVE painting; 17TH century painting; PAINTING techniques; HISTORY

The article explores the work of the Spanish painter Francisco de Zurbarán. Particular focus is given to his interest in inserting his presence into his works, although not in a figurative sense. Additional topics discussed include his use of cartellini in his paintings, his suspected interest in theoretical and metaphysical ideas, and the public's opinion of Spanish painters during the 17th century.