Velasquez - The Painter of Painters

Diego Velázquez, like no other, has inspired a generation of European artists. His life and work were closely associated with the court of King Philip IV, who was not only his patron but also a personal friend. Thanks to him, Diego made trips to Italy, which made a significant contribution to his work. His technique has reached a perfection that is not found in either the old or the new masters of painting. One of the main distinguishing properties of the author’s manner of the painter should be more