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Diego Velázquez

Diego Velázquez. 1599-1660. The Beginning. Born in Seville, Spain. Birth date and baptism was June 6, 1599. Teens. Studied art with Fransisco Pacheco Later married his daughter at age 19 He then went to Madrid. Paintings. Velázquez’s paintings include: Landscapes

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Diego Velázquez

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  1. Diego Velázquez 1599-1660

  2. The Beginning • Born in Seville, Spain. • Birth date and baptism was June 6, 1599.

  3. Teens • Studied art with Fransisco Pacheco • Later married his daughter at age 19 • He then went to Madrid

  4. Paintings • Velázquez’s paintings include: • Landscapes • Mythological and religious subjects • Scenes from common life • Genre pictures

  5. Royal Office • Along with painting, royal offices also occupied his time. • Eventually, he was made marshal of the royal household. • As such, he was responsible for the royal quarters and planning ceremonies. • His greatest and last planned ceremony was the wedding of the Infanta Maria Theresa to Louis XIV of France.

  6. Death • After being worn out of his many duties, Velázquez died of a fever on August 6, 1660

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