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'''Diego Rodríguez de Silva y Velázquez''' (June 6, 1599 - August 6, 1660).  He was an important [[Spanish]] [[baroque]] [[painter]] of the 17th century.  His [[painting]]s are of the royal family and scenes of daily life, as well as scenes based of [[Roman]] mythology.

'''Diego Rodríguez de Silva y Velázquez''' (June 6, 1599 - August 6, 1660).  He was an important [[Spanish]] [[baroque]] [[painter]] of the 17th century.  His [[painting]]s are of the royal family and scenes of daily life, as well as scenes based of [[Roman]] mythology.

Velazquez was the court painter of King Philip IV of [[Spain]]. In portraying the royal family, Velázquez generally painted a bust-length [[portraits|portrait]] from life, creating full-length versions.  "Las Meninas" (1656, "Maids of Honor") is Velázquez's most important painting and his career ending work.

Velázquez was the court painter of King Philip IV of [[Spain]]. In portraying the royal family, Velázquez generally painted a bust-length [[portraits|portrait]] from life, creating full-length versions.  "Las Meninas" (1656, "Maids of Honor") is Velázquez's most important painting and his career ending work.

Diego Velazquez's artwork was a model for painters like [[Edouard Manet]], Antonio Puga, [[Pablo Picasso]] and [[Salvador Dali]].

Diego Velázquez's artwork was a model for painters like [[Edouard Manet]], Antonio Puga, [[Pablo Picasso]] and [[Salvador Dali]].

 

Velázquez married Juana Pacheco, the daughter of his teacher [[Francisco Pacheco]].  

== Gallery ==

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