Historical analysis of Zurbarán's Saint Apollonia.
Francisco de Zurbarán (1598-1644), the Spanish Baroque painter of dramatic religious scenes and powerful portraits, painted a number of female saints, including Apollonia. His full-length portrait of Saint Apollonia, patron saint of those suffering from dental ailments, is in the collection of the Louvre Museum, and reflects the Counter-Reformation ideals of 17th-century Seville.
Monagle
Leslie
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University of Arizona, Arizona, USA.
Sawkins
Annemarie
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