Diego Velázquez

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The leading figure of the Spanish Golden Age, Diego Velázquez is universally acknowledged as one of the world’s greatest artists. Celebrated for his naturalistic style and remarkable power of observation in depicting both the living model and still life, Velázquez produced artworks that have helped change the course of Western art. Delphi’s Masters of Art Series presents the world’s first digital e-Art books, allowing readers to explore the works of great artists in comprehensive detail. This volume presents Velázquez’ complete works in beautiful detail, with concise introductions, hundreds of high quality images and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)

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Description

* The complete paintings of Diego Velázquez — over 120 paintings, fully indexed and arranged in chronological and alphabetical order
* Includes reproductions of rare works
* Features a special ‘Highlights’ section, with concise introductions to the masterpieces, giving valuable contextual information
* Enlarged ‘Detail’ images, allowing you to explore Velázquez’ celebrated works in detail, as featured in traditional art books
* Hundreds of images in stunning colour – highly recommended for viewing on tablets and smart phones or as a valuable reference tool on more conventional eReaders
* Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the complete paintings
* Easily locate the paintings you want to view
* Includes Velázquez’ drawings
* Features two bonus biographies – discover Velázquez’ artistic and personal life
* Scholarly ordering of plates into chronological order

CONTENTS:

The Highlights
THE THREE MUSICIANS
OLD WOMAN COOKING EGGS
ADORATION OF THE MAGI
THE WATERSELLER OF SEVILLE
PORTRAIT OF PHILIP IV IN ARMOUR
THE TRIUMPH OF BACCHUS
PHILIP IV IN BROWN AND SILVER
CHRIST CRUCIFIED
THE SURRENDER OF BREDA
THE LADY WITH A FAN
PORTRAIT OF PABLO DE VALLADOLID
PORTRAIT OF SEBASTIÁN DE MORRA
CORONATION OF THE VIRGIN
THE ROKEBY VENUS
PORTRAIT OF JUAN DE PAREJA
PORTRAIT OF INNOCENT X
LAS MENINAS
LAS HILANDERAS
INFANTA MARGARITA TERESA IN A BLUE DRESS

The Paintings
THE COMPLETE PAINTINGS
ALPHABETICAL LIST OF PAINTINGS

The Drawings
LIST OF DRAWINGS

The Biographies
VELÁZQUEZ by S. L. Bensusan
BRIEF BIOGRAPHY: VELÁZQUEZ