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Las Meninas by Diego Rodríguez de Silva Velázquez, 1656

Las Meninas

Diego Rodríguez de Silva Velázquez

Velázquez was a Spanish Baroque painter renowned for his masterful portraits and innovative compositions. Known for his work at the Spanish court, particularly his iconic painting Las Meninas, Velázquez's use of light, perspective, and realism had a profound influence on Western art.

Diego Rodríguez de Silva Velázquez created Las Meninas in 1656. It is now part of the collection at Museo Nacional del Prado in Spain.

Year
1656
Style
Renaissance
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
318x276cm

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