Diego Velázquez Featured in Baroque Splendors Exhibition at Musée Jacquemart-André
An exhibition titled 'Splendeurs du baroque' at the Musée Jacquemart-André will feature works by Spanish painter Diego Velázquez, opening on March 26. Velázquez, who lived from 1599 to 1660, is recognized alongside Francisco de Goya, Pablo Picasso, and Salvador Dalí as one of Spain's most prominent artists. His work, influenced by Flemish and Italian masters and closely associated with the court of Philip IV, challenged artistic conventions during the Spanish Golden Age.
Key facts
- Diego Velázquez is a major Spanish painter from 1599-1660
- He is known for works like 'Las Meninas' and his role at the court of Philip IV
- An exhibition 'Splendeurs du baroque' opens March 26 at Musée Jacquemart-André
- Velázquez's painting was influenced by Flemish and Italian masters
- He is considered one of Spain's most important artists alongside Goya, Picasso, and Dalí
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- Spain