Francisco’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Copy after Drawing by Carlo Maratta
Francisco Vieira de Mattos, the elder (Portuguese, 1699-1783) after Carlo Maratti (Italian, 1625-1713)

The Crucifixion
Francisco de Zurbarán (Spanish, 1598–1664)

Susanna Surprised by the Elders, from The Story of Susanna
Heinrich Aldegrever German, 1502-c.1560

Eve
Lucas Cranach the Elder (German, 1472–1553)

The Crucifixion
Lucas Cranach the Elder (German, 1472–1553)

The Penitence of Saint John Chrysostom
Lucas Cranach the Elder German, 1472-1553

Adam
Lucas Cranach the Elder (German, 1472–1553)

Saint Christopher
Lucas Cranach the Elder German, 1472-1553

Lovers Surprised by Death
Hans Burgkmair the Elder German, 1473-1531

Portrait of Magdalena of Saxony, Wife of Elector Joachim II of Brandenburg
Lucas Cranach the Elder (German, 1472–1553)

Bouquet of Flowers in an Earthenware Vase
Attributed to Jan Brueghel the Elder (Flemish, 1568–1625)

Equestrian Portrait of the Emperor Maximilian I
Hans Burgkmair the Elder German, 1473-1531

Susanna and the Elders
Annibale Carracci Italian, 1560-1609

Virgin and Child with Saint Anne, Saint Gereon, and a Donor
Bartholomäus Bruyn the Elder (German, 1493–1555)

The Virgin and Child with Saint Anne
Lucas Cranach the Elder German, 1472-1553

Saint Romanus of Antioch and Saint Barulas
Francisco de Zurbarán (Spanish, 1598–1664)

Susanna and the Elders in the Garden, and the Trial of Susanna before the Elders
Master of Apollo and Daphne (Italian, active c. 1480–1510)

The Third Tournament, with Knights Breaking Lances
Lucas Cranach the Elder German, 1472-1553

Sir Andrew Fountaine
Jonathan Richardson the Elder (English, 1667–1745)

Wittenberg Reliquary Book (Wittenberger Heiligthumsbuch)
Lucas Cranach the Elder (German, 1472-1553) printed by Johannes Grunenberg (German, active 1508-1525)