Diego Rodríguez de Silva y Velázquez[a][b] (baptised 6 June 1599 – 6 August 1660) was a Spanish painter, the leading artist in the court of King Philip IV of Spain and Portugal, and of …

Nov 14, 2025 · Diego Velázquez (baptized June 6, 1599, Sevilla, Spain—died August 6, 1660, Madrid) was the most important Spanish painter of the 17th century, a giant of Western art.

Apr 28, 2021 · In this post, we'll take a closer look at some of the most famous Diego Velázquez Paintings, masterpieces of a very special and intriguing Spanish painter.

Although Diego Velázquez's primary position was one of prestigious court painter for Spain's King Philip IV during the Baroque period, he is most celebrated for breaking portraiture and scene …

Diego Rodríguez de Silva y Velázquez (Spanish: [ˈdjeɣo roˈðɾiɣeθ ðe ˈsilβa i βeˈlaθkeθ]; baptized on June 6, 1599 – August 6, 1660) was a Spanish painter, the leading artist in the court of …

From Pacheco, Velázquez learned the technical skills of drawing and painting, still-life and portraiture and soon surpassed his master. Unlike the more traditional Pacheco, he responded …

Apr 2, 2014 · Diego Velázquez was a 17th-century Spanish painter who produced "Las Meninas" and many renowned portraits as a member of King Philip IV's royal court.

Nov 13, 2023 · Step into the enchanting paintings of Diego Velázquez, the artistic genius of the Spanish Baroque period. His paintings are like a time machine that whisks us away to the …

Mar 31, 2025 · As master of the Spanish portrait artist tradition, Velázquez elevated everyday scenes and common people to monumental dignity through his naturalistic painting technique.

Oct 1, 2003 · Diego Rodríguez de Silva y Velázquez, the most admired—perhaps the greatest—European painter who ever lived, possessed a miraculous gift for conveying a sense …