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ART in the PICTURE .com - Artists - Diego Velazquez - Overview


StyleBaroque
LivedJune 1599 - August 6, 1660 ( 17th century )
NationalitySpain
Biography Diego Velazquez Biography
Prints Diego Velazquez prints and posters

Paintings The most notable painting was also the painting that ended Diego Velazquez' career as a painter. 'Las Meninas' is a renowned portrait of the royal family. Other notable paintings by Diego Velazquez include 'The Adoration of the Magi', 'The Toilet of Venus', 'Prince Balthazar-Carlos' and 'Las Lanzas'.
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Quote"I would rather be the first painter of common things than second in higher art."
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Interesting Velazquez' full name is Diego Rodriguez de Silva y Velázquez.

Not much is known about the personal life of Diego Velazquez apart from his rise to prominence in court circles which is well documented.

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