Description of the painting by Diego Velázquez “Papa Innocent”
In the middle of his creative period, Velázquez visits the capital of Italy to buy local statues and paintings, as well as take pictures for further work in his native country. It […]
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Description of the painting by Diego Velázquez “Portrait of Infanta Margarita, daughter of Philip IV”
The work of the legendary Spanish artist of the XVII century, Diego Velázquez, which was written in 1655, occupies a key place in his work and belongs to the portrait genre, which […]
Description of the painting by Diego Velázquez “Portrait of Count Olivares”
Velasquez’s circle of interests was surprisingly broad: genre scenes, historical and religious themes, mythological subjects. All styles of painting the artist tried, until he stopped at the portraits. In the early manner […]
Description of the painting by Diego Velázquez “Surrender of Breda”
The famous painting of the legendary Spanish artist of the XVII century, Diego Velázquez, entitled “The Delivery of Breda”, was written by him in 1635 based on real historical events that took […]
Description of the painting by Diego Velazquez “Waterman”
The painting “Water Carrier” was painted in 1622 by the unusually gifted and educated Spanish artist Velasquez. She also has another name – “The seller of water from Seville”. With this picture […]
Description of the painting by Diego Velázquez “Straight”
The picture “Prya” was written by Velasquez in 1657. She reflected all his skills in working with various technicians and creating complex textures of materials. The “spikes” of the two-planned multi-figure composition […]
Description of the painting by Diego Velázquez “Menin
The painting is a famous work of the artist Diego Velázquez. Some will recognize this reproduction under the name “The Family of Philip IV.” At the moment, “Menin” can be seen in […]
Description of the painting by Diego Velázquez “The Forge of the Volcano”
The painting was painted in 1630. The whole plot, taken from the mythology of ancient Greece, is interpreted by the painter in a very original way, considerably complicated. In the picture, Velázquez […]
Description of the painting by the Adoration of the Magi by Diego Velázquez
How many painters wrote their canvases on this topic! How many canvases are exhibited in various world museums under this name. But this canvas Velasquez simply impresses with its calmness and chastity. […]
Description of the painting by Diego Velázquez “Philip IV”
This is one of the many portraits of King Philip IV, painted by Diego Velasquez. This picture was created by the artist after returning from Italy, where he studied the canvases of […]