Diego Velazquez was a renowned Spanish painter who is considered one of the greatest artists of the Baroque period. He was born in Seville in 1599 and began his artistic career at a young age. Velazquez became the court painter to King Philip IV of Spain and created many famous portraits of the royal family and other members of Spanish society. His most famous work is "Las Meninas", a complex and intriguing portrait of the Infanta Margarita Teresa surrounded by her attendants. Velazquez was known for his skillful use of light and shadow, as well as his ability to capture the expression and personality of his subjects. He died in 1660, leaving behind a legacy of brilliant and influential paintings that continue to inspire artists and art lovers to this day.
1. A Buffoon (incorrectly called Antonio The Englishman)
- Artwork Name: A Buffoon (incorrectly called Antonio The Englishman)
- Year: 1640
- Medium: oil,canvas
- Dimensions: 107 x 142 cm
2. Adoration of the Kings
- Artwork Name: Adoration of the Kings
- Year: 1619
- Medium: oil,canvas
- Dimensions: 125 x 203 cm
3. The Buffoon Calabacillas, mistakenly called The Idiot of Coria
- Artwork Name: The Buffoon Calabacillas, mistakenly called The Idiot of Coria
- Year: 1639
- Medium: oil,canvas
- Dimensions: 83 x 106 cm
4. The Buffoon Juan de Calabazas (Calabacillas)
- Artwork Name: The Buffoon Juan de Calabazas (Calabacillas)
- Year: c.1628 - c.1629
- Medium: oil,canvas
- Dimensions: 106 x 175 cm
5. The Court Dwarf, Don Franciso Lezcano called 'El Nino de Vallecas'
- Artwork Name: The Court Dwarf, Don Franciso Lezcano called 'El Nino de Vallecas'
- Year: 1637
- Medium: oil,canvas
- Dimensions: 83 x 107 cm
6. The Tapestry Weavers
- Artwork Name: The Tapestry Weavers
- Year: c.1655 - c.1660; Spain
- Medium: oil,canvas
- Dimensions: 220 x 289 cm
7. The Gardens of the Villa Medici in Rome
- Artwork Name: The Gardens of the Villa Medici in Rome
- Year: 1630
- Medium: oil,canvas
- Dimensions: 38 x 44 cm
8. The Infanta Margarita Teresa of Spain in a Red Dress
- Artwork Name: The Infanta Margarita Teresa of Spain in a Red Dress
- Year: 1653
- Medium: oil,canvas
- Dimensions: 100 x 128.5 cm
9. The Infanta Maria Marguerita in Pink
- Artwork Name: The Infanta Maria Marguerita in Pink
- Year: 1659
- Medium: oil,canvas
- Dimensions: 212 x 147 cm
10. The Infanta Maria of Austria
- Artwork Name: The Infanta Maria of Austria
- Year: 1630
- Medium: oil,canvas
- Dimensions: 44 x 55 cm
11. The Infanta Maria Theresa, daughter of Philip IV of Spain
- Artwork Name: The Infanta Maria Theresa, daughter of Philip IV of Spain
- Year: 1651 - 1654
- Medium: oil,canvas
- Dimensions: 34.3 x 40 cm
12. The Jester Don Juan of Austria
- Artwork Name: The Jester Don Juan of Austria
- Year: 1632 - 1633
- Medium: oil,canvas
- Dimensions: 123 x 210 cm
13. A Dwarf Holding a Tome in His Lap
- Artwork Name: A Dwarf Holding a Tome in His Lap
- Year: c.1645
- Medium: oil,canvas
14. A Knight of the Order of Santiago
- Artwork Name: A Knight of the Order of Santiago
- Year: c.1645 - c.1650
- Medium: oil,canvas
15. Allegorical Portrait of Philip IV
- Artwork Name: Allegorical Portrait of Philip IV
- Year: c.1645
- Medium: oil,canvas
16. Arachne (A Sybil)
- Artwork Name: Arachne (A Sybil)
- Year: c.1644 - c.1648
- Medium: oil,canvas
17. A Sibyl
- Artwork Name: A Sibyl
- Year: 1630 - 1631
- Medium: oil,canvas
- Dimensions: 50 x 62 cm
18. A Spanish Gentleman (Jos Nieto, Chamberlain To Queen Mariana of Austria, Wife of Philip IV)
- Artwork Name: A Spanish Gentleman (Jos Nieto, Chamberlain To Queen Mariana of Austria, Wife of Philip IV)
- Year: c.1634 - 1635
- Medium: oil,canvas
- Dimensions: 65.3 x 76.3 cm
19. A White Horse
- Artwork Name: A White Horse
- Year: 1635
- Medium: oil,canvas
- Dimensions: 310 x 245 cm
20. A Young Lady
- Artwork Name: A Young Lady
- Year: c.1635
- Medium: oil,canvas
21. A young Man(Self-Portrait)
- Artwork Name: A young Man(Self-Portrait)
- Year: 1623 - 1624
- Medium: oil,canvas
22. Breakfast
- Artwork Name: Breakfast
- Year: c.1618
- Medium: oil,canvas
- Dimensions: 109 x 102 cm
23. The Lady with a Fan
- Artwork Name: The Lady with a Fan
- Year: c.1640
- Medium: oil,canvas
- Dimensions: 95 x 70 cm
24. The Lunch
- Artwork Name: The Lunch
- Year: 1620
- Medium: oil,canvas
- Dimensions: 112 x 96 cm
25. The Needlewoman
- Artwork Name: The Needlewoman
- Year: c.1635 - 1643
- Medium: oil,canvas
- Dimensions: 60 x 74 cm
26. The Rokeby Venus
- Artwork Name: The Rokeby Venus
- Year: c.1644 - 1648
- Medium: oil,canvas
- Dimensions: 122.5 x 177 cm
27. The Virgin appearing to St Ildephonsus and giving him a robe
- Artwork Name: The Virgin appearing to St Ildephonsus and giving him a robe
- Year: 1620
- Medium: oil,canvas
- Dimensions: 120 x 166 cm
28. Three Musicians
- Artwork Name: Three Musicians
- Year: 1618
- Medium: oil,canvas
- Dimensions: 111 x 88 cm
29. Triumph of Bacchus
- Artwork Name: Triumph of Bacchus
- Year: 1628
- Medium: oil,canvas
- Dimensions: 227 x 165 cm
30. Two Young Men Eating At A Humble Table
- Artwork Name: Two Young Men Eating At A Humble Table
- Year: c.1622
- Medium: oil,canvas
- Dimensions: 104 x 65.3 cm
31. Villa Medici in Rome (Facade of the Grotto Logia)
- Artwork Name: Villa Medici in Rome (Facade of the Grotto Logia)
- Year: 1630
- Medium: oil,canvas
- Dimensions: 42 x 48 cm
32. Young Peasant Girl
- Artwork Name: Young Peasant Girl
- Year: 1645 - 1650
- Medium: oil,canvas
33. Cardinal Camillo Massimi
- Artwork Name: Cardinal Camillo Massimi
- Year: 1650
- Medium: oil,canvas
34. Coronation of the Virgin
- Artwork Name: Coronation of the Virgin
- Year: 1641 - 1644
- Medium: oil,canvas
- Dimensions: 124 x 176 cm
35. Count duke of Olivares
- Artwork Name: Count duke of Olivares
- Year: c.1638
- Medium: oil,canvas
- Dimensions: 58 x 44.5 cm
36. Democritus
- Artwork Name: Democritus
- Year: 1628 - 1629
- Medium: oil,canvas
- Dimensions: 81 x 101 cm
37. Dona Antonia de Ipenarrieta y Galdos and her Son
- Artwork Name: Dona Antonia de Ipenarrieta y Galdos and her Son
- Year: c.1631
- Medium: oil,canvas
- Dimensions: 110 x 215 cm
38. Don Baltasar Carlos with a Dwarf
- Artwork Name: Don Baltasar Carlos with a Dwarf
- Year: 1632
- Medium: oil,canvas
- Dimensions: 128 x 102 cm
39. Don Cristobal Suarez de Ribera
- Artwork Name: Don Cristobal Suarez de Ribera
- Year: 1620
- Medium: oil,canvas
40. Don Gaspde Guzman, Count of Olivares and Duke of San Lucla Mayor
- Artwork Name: Don Gaspde Guzman, Count of Olivares and Duke of San Lucla Mayor
- Year: c.1622 - c.1627
- Medium: oil,canvas
41. Equestrian Portrait of Philip III
- Artwork Name: Equestrian Portrait of Philip III
- Year: c.1634 - 1635
- Medium: oil,canvas
- Dimensions: 305 x 320 cm
42. Equestrian Portrait of Philip IV
- Artwork Name: Equestrian Portrait of Philip IV
- Year: 1634 - 1635
- Medium: oil,canvas
- Dimensions: 314 x 301 cm
43. Young Spanish gentleman
- Artwork Name: Young Spanish gentleman
- Year: 1630 - 1631
- Medium: oil,canvas
- Dimensions: 69 x 89 cm
44. Francisco Bandres de Abarca
- Artwork Name: Francisco Bandres de Abarca
- Year: c.1638 - c.1646
- Medium: oil,canvas
45. Head of a Girl
- Artwork Name: Head of a Girl
- Year: 1618
- Medium: chalk,paper
- Dimensions: 117 x 150 cm
46. Head of a Man
- Artwork Name: Head of a Man
- Year: c.1616
- Medium: oil,canvas
- Dimensions: 40 x 36 cm
47. Head of a Stag
- Artwork Name: Head of a Stag
- Year: 1634
- Medium: oil,canvas
- Dimensions: 52.5 x 66.5 cm
48. Infanta Maria Teresa
- Artwork Name: Infanta Maria Teresa
- Year: 1648
- Medium: oil,canvas
49. Isabella of Bourbon
- Artwork Name: Isabella of Bourbon
- Year: c.1625
50. Juan Mateos
- Artwork Name: Juan Mateos
- Year: c.1634
- Medium: oil,canvas
- Dimensions: 109 x 90 cm