We are studying Diego Velazquez this term.
1599-1660
source: Wikipedia
Velazquez is most known for his ability to capture his subject's feelings. He started as an apprentice doing chores and having lessons. While still a teenager, he became a master artist. He became close friends with Phillip IV of Spain and often painted Spanish royalty. But he also painted portraits of people with everyday occupations. He spent 37 years as official court painter and head decorator. He was made a knight.
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Juan de Pareja, 1630
Juan de Pareja was Velazquez's slave, helper and assistant. Paperwork exists that shows how Velazquez freed him.
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Joseph's Coat Brought to Jacob, 1650
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Las Meninas (The Maids of Honor), 1656
This is Velazquez's most famous painting. It is life size and Velazquez has painted himself getting ready to paint. In the mirror behind him, you can see the king and queen.
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Old Woman Frying Eggs, 1618
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The Water Seller of Seville, 1623
In this painting, the crystal glass and the drops of water on the outside of the jug look amazingly lifelike against the rough clothing of the water Seller.
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4 comments:
I enjoyed this post as we are studying Velázquez also. We are a bit behind with him this term; this week is his painting of Juan de Pareja. I appreciated the info you have in this post.
What a great artist!
--Gena
Thanks! He really lead an interesting life and it is so cool that he became such good friends with the royal family.
Yes. The thing I really notice is the dark backgrounds in contrast to the focus of the subject.
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