Casa Museo Francisco de Zurbarán
About This Museum
People make the pilgrimage to Fuente de Cantos not just to see art, but to walk through the very rooms where Francisco de Zurbarán took his first breaths. This humble 17th-century house feels remarkably lived-in, a world away from the sterile halls of a big-city gallery. You can almost smell the oil paint and hear the scratch of a charcoal stick as you move from the rustic kitchen to the workshop space. It’s an intimate, almost spiritual encounter with the origins of a master known for his profound and dramatic religious paintings.
Collection Highlights
Beyond period furniture, the museum showcases faithful reproductions of his greatest works, like the serene 'Virgen de la Candelaria' and preparatory sketches that reveal his artistic process. The most powerful exhibit is often considered his baptismal font, a simple stone object that grounds his genius in this specific place.
Visitor Information
Tucked away on Calle Águilas in the heart of his hometown, it's a spot best enjoyed slowly. Given its small size and local feel, it's wise to check opening hours online before you make the trip.
Architecture & Building
A traditional, whitewashed Extremaduran house with thick walls and rustic wooden beams, characteristic of the region's vernacular architecture from the artist's era.
Contact & Location
Address: Calle Águilas, Fuente de Cantos, Badajoz, Extremadura, 06240, España
Phone: +34 924 58 03 80
Website: Visit Website
