Velázquez lifework


4.1 ( 1941 ratings )
Naslagwerken Lifestyle
Developer: Hoang Le
Gratis

Diego Rodríguez de Silva y Velázquez (baptized June 6, 1599 – August 6, 1660) was a Spanish painter who was the leading artist in the court of King Philip IV and one of the most important painters of the Spanish Golden Age. 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, culminating in the production of his masterpiece Las Meninas

Meet Diego Velázquez, a Spanish painter who was the leading artist in the court of King Philip IV and an individualistic artist of the contemporary Baroque period, important as a portrait artist. Experience the very best Spanish Baroque paintings such as Las Meninas, Las Hilanderas, and The Surrender of Breda in 7 Categories.

CATEGORIES
1 Early Career Paintings (1616~1630)
2 Mid Career Paintings (1631~1640)
3 The Surrender of Breda (1634~1635)
4 Equestrian Portraits (1634~1636)
5 Late Career Paintings (1641~1660)
6 Las Meninas (1656~1657)
7 Las Hilanderas (1657)

EDUCATIONAL INFO
Each piece contains:
1. Title
2. Original Year
3. Method/Tools
4. Size of Original Painting
5. Current Location & Ownership

FEATURES
- Zoom in/out, Slideshow
- Save, Bookmark, Email
- Wikipedia Articles (when applicable)
- Background Music
- No Internet required