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Art Reproductions Las Meninas or The Family of Philip IV, 1656 by Diego Velazquez (1599-1660, Spain) | ArtsDot.com
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[H2]Size, Media and Date[/H2]
[B]Las Meninas[/B], also known as [B]The Family of Philip IV[/B], is a masterpiece created by the renowned Spanish artist [A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=diego+velazquez,diego,velazquez&']Diego Velazquez[/A]. This oil on canvas painting measures 318 x 276 cm and was completed in 1656.
[H2]Location[/H2]
Currently, this magnificent artwork is housed at the prestigious [A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=museo+del+prado,museo,prado,madrid,spain&']Museo del Prado (Madrid, Spain)[/A]. The museum boasts an impressive collection of European paintings, sculptures, and prints with a particular focus on Spanish artists.
[H2]Description[/H2]
[B]Las Meninas[/B] is considered one of the most important paintings in Western art history. It features the five-year-old Infanta Margaret Theresa surrounded by her entourage, including maids of honor, a chaperone, bodyguard, two dwarfs, and a dog. In the background, Velazquez portrays himself working on a large canvas while looking outwards beyond the pictorial space towards the viewer. Additionally, a mirror in the background reflects the upper bodies of King Philip IV and Queen Mariana, placing them outside the picture space in a position similar to that of the viewer.
[B]Las Meninas[/B] has been widely analyzed for its complex and enigmatic composition, which raises questions about reality and illusion. It is recognized as Velazquez's supreme achievement and a highly self-conscious, calculated demonstration of what painting could achieve. This masterpiece offers an intriguing glimpse into the life of the Spanish court during the reign of King Philip IV.
[H2]More Information[/H2]
To learn more about [A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=diego+velazquez,diego,velazquez&']Diego Velazquez[/A] and his other works, visit our dedicated artist page: [A HREF='https://ArtsDot.com/@/Diego-Velazquez']Diego Velazquez[/A]. For additional details on the [A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=museo+del+prado,museo,prado,madrid,spain&']Museo del Prado (Madrid, Spain)[/A], explore our museum page: [A HREF='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Museum?Open&Query=([Champ32]=Museo+del+Prado+(Madrid%2C+Spain))']Museo del Prado (Madrid, Spain)[/A].
[B]Discover our handmade oil painting reproductions and print on canvas of this famous artwork:[/B] [A HREF='https://ArtsDot.com/@@/8Y3KUL-']Las Meninas or The Family of Philip IV by Diego Velazquez[/A].
Sources:
[UL][LI][A HREF='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Las_Meninas']Las Meninas - Wikipedia[/A][/LI]
[LI][A HREF='https://www.museodelprado.es/en/the-collection/art-work/las-meninas/9fdc7800-9ade-48b0-ab8b-edee94ea877f']Las Meninas - The Collection - Museo Nacional del Prado[/A][/LI]
[LI][A HREF='https://mymodernmet.com/diego-velazquez-las-meninas/']The History and Mystery of ‘Las Meninas’ by Diego Velázquez[/A][/LI]
[LI][A HREF='https://www.afpradomuseum.org/las-meninas,-or-the-family-of-king-philip-iv,-velazquez/history']Las Meninas, or The Family of King Philip IV, Velázquez[/A][/LI]
[LI][A HREF='https://smarthistory.org/diego-velazquez-las-meninas/']Smarthistory – Diego Velázquez, Las Meninas[/A][/LI][/UL]
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