Who painted “Hercules Fighting the Nemean Lion”?

“Hercules Fighting the Nemean Lion” was painted by Francisco de Zurbarán in 1634. Where to see it: Museo del Prado.

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Francisco de Zurbarán: monks and saints in white robes against black, almost sculptural stillness and quiet devotion.

Francisco de Zurbarán (baptized 7 November 1598 – 27 August 1664) was a Spanish Baroque painter. He is known primarily for his religious paintings depicting monks, nuns, and martyrs, and for his still-lifes. Wikipedia

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More by Francisco de Zurbarán

“Still Life with Lemons, Oranges and a Rose”, 1633
“The Death of Hercules”, 1634
“Hercules and the Hydra”, 1634
“Hercules Separates Mounts Calpe and Abylla”, 1634
“Childhood of the Virgin”, 1658
“Agnus Dei”, 1635
“Saint Lawrence”, 1636
“Crucifixion of Christ”, 1627