Francisco De Zurbaran ( 1598 - 1664 ) was a Spanish painter. Francisco De Zurbaran s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 2232 USD for Christ on the Cross in 2004 to a remarkable record 3512000 USD for CHRIST AND THE VIRGIN IN THE HOUSE OF NAZARETH in 2007 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.