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Velazquez's major works are given in the main article, but in addition there is a fine portrait of [[Pope]] [[Innocent X]], and several of his [[king]], [[Philip IV of Spain]]. | Velazquez's major works are given in the main article, but in addition there is a fine portrait of [[Pope]] [[Innocent X]], and several of his [[king]], [[Philip IV of Spain]]. | ||
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Diego Rodriguez de Silva (Velazquez) (1599-1660) was an artist of Portuguese descent, although born in Seville, Spain. his early paintings show a naturalistic view of things in a strong light. He bacame a court painter in Madrid, but under the influence of Reubens he travelled to Italy from 1629-31. Here he painted Los Barrachos, Joseph's Coat Brought to Jacob and The Forge of Vulcan, all showing his trademark styles of strong colour, with a central male nude against a dark background.
On his return he depicted incidents of the Dutch wars of independence, including the Surrender of Breda (1635).
In 1648 Velazquez travelled with a diplomatic group heading for Venice. Here he painted what is considered one of his finest portraits, Las Meninas (1656), a vivid portrait of the infanta Margarita Teresa with her retinue of ladies and dwarfs.
Major works
Velazquez's major works are given in the main article, but in addition there is a fine portrait of Pope Innocent X, and several of his king, Philip IV of Spain.