Diego Velazquez Spanish Baroque Era Painter, 1599-1660
Spanish painter. He was one of the most important European artists of the 17th century, spending his career from 1623 in the service of Philip IV of Spain. His early canvases comprised bodegones and religious paintings, but as a court artist he was largely occupied in executing portraits, while also producing some historical, mythological and further religious works. His painting was deeply affected by the work of Rubens and by Venetian artists, especially Titian, as well as by the experience of two trips (1629-31 and 1649-51) to Italy. Under these joint influences he developed a uniquely personal style characterized by very loose, expressive brushwork. Although he had no immediate followers, he was greatly admired by such later painters as Goya and Manet
Le Prince Baltasar Carlos avec son nain (df02) 1631
Prince Baltasar Carlos with a Dwarf
Prinz Baltasar Carlos und sein Zwerg
128.1 x 102 cm
Painting ID:: 22667
Dina Antonia de Ipenarrieta y Galdos et son fils (df02) 1631-1632
Dona Antonia de Ipenarrieta y Galdos with One of her sons
Dona Antonia de Ipenarrieta mit sohn
205 x 115 cm
Painting ID:: 22669
Dina_Antonia_de_Ipenarrieta_y_Galdos_et_son_fils_(df02) 1631-1632
Dona Antonia de Ipenarrieta y Galdos with One of her sons
Dona Antonia de Ipenarrieta mit sohn
205 x 115 cm
Diego_Velazquez Spanish Baroque Era Painter, 1599-1660
Spanish painter. He was one of the most important European artists of the 17th century, spending his career from 1623 in the service of Philip IV of Spain. His early canvases comprised bodegones and religious paintings, but as a court artist he was largely occupied in executing portraits, while also producing some historical, mythological and further religious works. His painting was deeply affected by the work of Rubens and by Venetian artists, especially Titian, as well as by the experience of two trips (1629-31 and 1649-51) to Italy. Under these joint influences he developed a uniquely personal style characterized by very loose, expressive brushwork. Although he had no immediate followers, he was greatly admired by such later painters as Goya and Manet