Velazquez’s second trip to Rome
Diego Velazquez (1599-1660) is arguably the most representative painter from the Spanish Golden Age. Born in Seville, he moved to Madrid at 24 after being appointed painter to the king. He quickly became the most important court painter and was even promoted to superintend…
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