Velazquez (1907) is a book written by Samuel Levy Bensusan that explores the life and work of the renowned Spanish painter, Diego Velazquez. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Velazquez's life, from his birth in Seville in 1599 to his death in Madrid in 1660. It discusses his early years as an apprentice under Francisco Pacheco, his rise to fame as a court painter for King Philip IV, and his legacy as one of the greatest artists of the Baroque period.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which ...
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Velazquez (1907) is a book written by Samuel Levy Bensusan that explores the life and work of the renowned Spanish painter, Diego Velazquez. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Velazquez's life, from his birth in Seville in 1599 to his death in Madrid in 1660. It discusses his early years as an apprentice under Francisco Pacheco, his rise to fame as a court painter for King Philip IV, and his legacy as one of the greatest artists of the Baroque period.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Velazquez's life and work. The first chapter provides an introduction to the artist and his times, while the second chapter delves into his early years and his training under Pacheco. The third chapter discusses his early works, including his first major commission, the Bodegones.The fourth chapter focuses on Velazquez's time as court painter for Philip IV, and the many portraits he created of the king and his family. The fifth chapter discusses his later works, including the famous Las Meninas, and the sixth chapter looks at his influence on later artists.Throughout the book, Bensusan provides detailed analysis of Velazquez's paintings, discussing their composition, technique, and meaning. He also provides historical context, discussing the political and cultural climate of 17th century Spain and how it influenced Velazquez's work.Overall, Velazquez (1907) is a comprehensive and insightful look at the life and work of one of the greatest painters in history. It is a must-read for art lovers and anyone interested in the history of Spanish art.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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