Called the greatest Spanish painter by Pablo Picasso andSalvador Dali,
Diego Rodríguez de Silva y Velázquez wasborn in 1599 in Seville, and as
early as 1620, he wasestablished as a painter, producing many genre
scenes, notably Old Woman Frying Eggs, and religious subjects, such as
The Adoration of the Magi and Christ in the Houseof Martha and Mary.
This informative book outlines hisroyal connections and influences and
describes his mostdramatic and emotive works. There is also a
magnificentgallery of 300 glorious images. This beautifully
illustratedbook is essential reading for anyone who would like tolearn
more about this master of painting, who influencedso many later artists,
and whom Édouard Manet calledthe 'painter of painters'. - A
comprehensive reference book on the life and worksof Diego Velázquez,
the most important painter in theSpanish Habsburg court of King Philip
IV - Offers a fascinating study of this individualistic
artist'seducation, family life and influences, and all hisoutstanding
works - Explores Velázquez' progression from painting picturesof
everyday life to portraits of the Spanish royal family, notably the
artist's crowning achievement in his mostrecognized work, Las Meninas -
Features a wonderful gallery of Veláquez' paintings, accompanied by an
expert analysis of each work, and adescription of his style and
technique
