Diego Velázquez
1599–1660 · Spanish · 34 artworks
Baroqueloose brushworksubtle gradations of coloratmospheric perspectiverealistic depiction of texturespsychological realism
artist bio
Diego Velázquez was a Spanish painter and the leading artist in the court of King Philip IV. He is considered one of the most influential figures in European art history, particularly for his portraits and complex compositions.
what you'll learn
Studying Velázquez allows students to understand the development of portraiture, the use of light and shadow to create depth, and the importance of capturing the psychological essence of the subject. Students can also learn about the historical context of the Spanish court and its influence on art.
related: Peter Paul Rubens, Francisco de Zurbaran
34 artworks
Portrait of Queen Mariana of Austria
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Portrait of a Man with a Goatee
1622
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Juan de Pareja
1650
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Portrait of Pope Innocent X
1650
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Prince Balthasar Carlos
1639
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Portrait of Philip IV
1653
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Portrait of the Infanta Maria Teresa future Queen Marie Therese of France
1653
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St. Anthony Abbot
1638
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Portrait of Mariana of Austria, Queen of Spain
1657
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Portrait of the Infanta Margarita Aged Five
1656
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Portrait of the Infanta Maria Marguerita
1654
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Portrait of Don Luis de Gongora y Argote
1622
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Portrait of a Young Man
1623
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The Infanta Maria Theresa, daughter of Philip IV of Spain
1654
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Villa Medici in Rome (Facade of the Grotto Logia)
1630
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Price Baltasar Carlos
1632
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Portrait of a Cleric
1623
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Portrait of Cardinal Camillo Astali Pamphili
1650
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Portrait of the Infanta Margarita
1660
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Saint Paul
1620
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St. Anthony the Abbot and St. Paul the First Hermit
1635
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Cardinal Camillo Massimi
1650
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Philip IV
1624
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Still Life
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Isabella of Bourbon
1625
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The Surrender of Breda
1635
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The Infanta Maria of Austria
1630
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Saint Thomas
1620
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Old Woman Frying Eggs
1618
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Las Meninas
1656
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St. Paul
1620
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Queen Mariana
1653
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Philip IV in Armor
1628
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Infanta Maria Teresa
1648
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