Las Meninas Diego Velazquez 1656
An Icon of Spanish Baroque Mastery
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Featuring the young Infanta Margarita surrounded by her entourage Velazquez boldly inserts himself into the scene holding his brush mid paint. A mirror at the back mysteriously reflects the King and Queen inviting endless interpretations.
This timeless painting is a must have for lovers of classical art visual storytelling and historical intrigue