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(1599-1660)

Who Was Diego Velázquez?

Spanish painter Diego Velázquez was born circa June 6, 1599, in Seville, Spain.

Although his early paintings were religious-themed, he became renowned for his realistic, complex portraits as a member of King Philip IV's court. In his later years, the Spanish master produced a renowned portrait of Pope Innocent X and the famed "Las Meninas."

Early Years

Diego Rodríguez de Silva y Velázquez was born in Seville, Spain, circa June 6, 1599.

At the age of 11, he began a six-year apprenticeship with local painter Francisco Pacheco.

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Velázquez's early works were of the traditional religious themes favored by his master, but he also became influenced by the naturalism of Italian painter Caravaggio.

Velázquez set up his own studio after completing his apprenticeship in 1617.

A year later, he married Pacheco's daughter, Juana. By 1621, the couple had two daughters.

Royal Patronage

In 1622, Velázquez moved to Madrid, whe