Velázquez (Diego Rodríguez de Silva y Velázquez)
Seville, 1599 — 1660Diego Velázquez (1599–1660) was one of the great masters of the Baroque and court painter to Philip IV of Spain. His mastery of light, realism, and composition peaked in works like Las Meninas. Admired by artists such as Goya, Manet, and Picasso, his legacy profoundly shaped the course of Western painting.
Diego Velázquez is one of the greatest figures of the Spanish Golden Age and one of the most influential painters in Western art history. A master of realism, Velázquez was renowned for capturing human essence, light, and atmosphere in portraits, historical, and mythological scenes. As court painter to King Philip IV, his works demonstrate technical mastery and innovative composition. His most famous painting, “Las Meninas,” is a landmark for its complexity and narrative depth. Velázquez profoundly influenced later artists like Goya, Manet, and Picasso.
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