Picture of Mona Lisa

Survey of Art 1B

Spanish Baroque

 

Fast Facts

Seventeenth Century Spain is called the Golden Age although it is marked by declining fortunes.

Spain was predominately Catholic. Artistic patronage originated within the aristocracy.

 

Picture of "Las Meninas" by Velazquez

Las Meninas, 1656

Artist: Velazquez (1599-1660)
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Picture of "Pope Innocent X" by Velazquez

Pope Innocent X, 1650

Artist: Velazquez (1599-1660)
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Picture of "Philip IV" by Velazquez

 

Portrait of Philip IV, 1624-1627

Artist: Velazquez (1599-1660)
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