Artist profile
Diego Velázquez
Court painter who blended realism and illusion, turning portraits into psychological spaces.
Life and context
Court painter who blended realism and illusion, turning portraits into psychological spaces.
Style and intention
Loose brushwork, subtle light, and complex perspective.
Contributions and techniques
Elevated court portraiture and expanded painting's self-awareness.
Layered brushwork, atmospheric light, and spatial ambiguity.