Diego Velázquez
Spanish painter (1599-1660)
Diego Velázquez (baptized 6 June 1599 – 6 August 1660) was a Spanish painter, the leading artist in the court of King Philip IV.[1]
Diego Velázquez | |
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 Self-portrait, c. 1640 | |
| Born | Diego Rodríguez de Silva y Velázquez |
| Baptised | June 6, 1599 |
| Died | August 6, 1660 (aged 61) Madrid, Spain |
| Known for | Painting |
| Movement | Baroque |
| Website | diego-velazquez |
Velázquez began his career as an apprentice to the Spanish painter Francisco Pacheco. In 1623 Velázquez painted portrait of King Philip IV of Spain. The king was impressed with the painting. The king appointed Velázquez as a painter of the royal court.[2]
Velázquez had a successful career as a painter. He traveled to Italy two times. He painted royal portraits and religious scenes. Velázquez was also honored as a Knight of Santiago.[2]
Most of royal portraits are now in the Prado Museum, in Madrid.[1][3]
Gallery
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Portrait of pope Innocent X -
Coronation of the Virgin
References
change- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Diego Velazquez". Britannica. 2 August 2023. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Diego Velázquez (1599 - 1660)". The National Gallery, London. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
- ↑ "Velázquez, Diego Rodríguez de Silva y". Museo Nacional del Prado. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
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