Diego Rodríguez de Silva y Velázquez (June 6, 1599 – August 6, 1660) was a Spanish painter who was the leading artist in the court of King Philip IV. He was an individualistic artist of the contemporary baroque period, important as a portrait artist. In addition to numerous renditions of scenes of historical and cultural significance, he painted scores of portraits of the Spanish royal family, other notable European figures, and commoners, culmin...
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Date of birth:
- Jun 6, 1599
Date of death:
- Aug 6, 1660 (age 61 years)
Country of nationality:
Artworks:
- Las Meninas ,
- The Rokeby Venus ,
- Infanta Margarita Teresa in a Pink Dress ,
- Infanta Margarita Teresa in a Blue Dress ,
- Las Hilanderas ,
- Portrait of Innocent X ,
- Portrait of Duke de Olivares ,
- Equestrian portrait of Duke de Olivares ,
- The Lady with a Fan ,
- The Surrender of Breda
Also known as:
- Diego Velazquez,
- Diego Velasquez,
- Velazquez
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- Chivalric Order Member
