Velázquez

by Dawson W. Carr and Larry Keith & Javier Portus: Dawson W Carr, with Xavier Bray, John H Elliott

Renowned for his physical and psychological naturalism, Diego Rodr?guez de Silva y Vel?zquez (1599-1660) is considered one of the greatest painters to have ever lived. Official court painter to King Philip IV (1605-1665), he created astounding effects of illusion in his minimalist and elegantly composed works--which range from genre and history scenes to portraits. His paintings had an enormous impact on 19th- and early-20th-century artists such as...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1857093038
• ISBN13: 9781857093032
• Release Date: November 2006
• Publisher: National Gallery London
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 3.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 9.8" x 12.1"