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after Diego Rodríguez de Silva y Velázquez - AFTER DIEGO Rodríguez de Silva y Velázquez SPANISH GENTLEMAN O/C. Intense portrait of a Spanish gentlemen after Diego Rodríguez de Silva y Velázquez. Diego VELASQUEZ is an artist born in Spain in 1599 and deceased in 1660 Measures 20 x 26cm inside and 34 x 43 cm outside. The frame is 6.5 cm deep.  Diego Velázquez, (baptized June 6, 1599, Sevilla, Spain—died August 6, 1660, Madrid), the most important Spanish painter of the 17th century, a giant of Western art. Commissioned by King Philip IV of Spain in 1656, Las Meninas features an assortment of characters who were relatively important to Philip and his court. Velázquez is universally acknowledged as one of the world’s greatest artists. The naturalistic style in which he was trained provided a language for the expression of his remarkable power of observation in portraying both the living model and still life. Stimulated by the study of 16th-century Venetian painting, he developed from a master of faithful likeness and characterization into the creator of masterpieces of visual impression unique in his time. With brilliant diversity of brushstrokes and subtle harmonies of colour, he achieved effects of form and texture, space, light, and atmosphere that make him the chief forerunner of 19th-century French Impressionism. Shipping: Shipping costs are not included but both international and national shipping quotes are available using UPS. We are happy to give a quote for UPS shipping prior to bidding. If you are bidding on multiple lots or you have your own shipping preference please email philippe@longlake.art for more information. In person pick up of winning items can be scheduled. Everything ships from Florida, USA.