Velazquez: Las Meniņas, originally called The Family of Philip IV, 1656
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The Princess Margarita, surrounded by maids of honor, entertains the King and Queen, as they pose for a portrait by Velazquez. You can see the artist as he pauses with brush in hand.  Can you see the King and Queen reflected in the mirror?  Imagine that you are posing for your portrait, while the artist looks up from his canvas to gaze at you.
Juan de Pareja home page
La Plaza Mayor in Madrid
The Royal Palace in Madrid
Ch. 5: Felipe IV (King Philip the 4th)
Ch. 8: Lady with a Fan
Ch. 9: El Bobo, el Niņo de Vallecas
Ch. 9: El Primo (The Cousin) Diego de Acedo
Ch. 9: Sebastian de Morra
Ch. 11: the Pieta by Michelangelo
Ch. 12: Juan de Pareja in 1650
Ch. 12: Pope Innocent X
Princess Margarita at age 3
Princess Margarita at age 8
Ch. 14: Las Meniņas (The Maids of Honor)
Ch. 14: Velazquez
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