Diego VelazquézA Painter of ROYAL proportions

1599-1660

Baroque Period • 1660-1750• period of artistic style that used exaggerated motion and

clear, easily interpreted detail to produce drama, tension, exuberance, and grandeur in sculpture, painting, architecture, literature, dance, and music. (wikipedia)

• Catholic Church influence (return from gothic style) • In art- did not depict daily life of the people• Instead, seen in still life, landscapes with use of exaggerated light

and emotions

Diego Rodriquez de Silva y Velazquez

Religious Themes • Use of sacred objects-

expression of early realism• Portrait artist with biblical

figures • 1st artist to put Christ on the

Cross

Sacred Art

Pope Inocente

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The Court of King Phillip IV• 1624- royal court

painter• Eventually-

marshal of household – plan events and layout of royal quarters

• Cause of death- planning wedding for princess Maria Theresa

Royal Court

Las Meninas

Influences