{"product_id":"velazquez-3","title":"Velazquez","description":"Called the greatest Spanish painter by Pablo Picasso and\u003cbr\u003e Salvador Dali, Diego Rodríguez de Silva y Velázquez was\u003cbr\u003e born in 1599 in Seville, and as early as 1620, he was\u003cbr\u003e established as a painter, producing many genre scenes,\u003cbr\u003e notably \u003ci\u003eOld Woman Frying Eggs\u003c\/i\u003e, and religious subjects,\u003cbr\u003e such as \u003ci\u003eThe Adoration of the Magi \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eChrist in the House\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eof Martha and Mary\u003c\/i\u003e. This informative book outlines his\u003cbr\u003e royal connections and influences and describes his most\u003cbr\u003e dramatic and emotive works. There is also a magnificent\u003cbr\u003e gallery of 300 glorious images. This beautifully illustrated\u003cbr\u003e book is essential reading for anyone who would like to\u003cbr\u003e learn more about this master of painting, who influenced\u003cbr\u003e so many later artists, and whom Édouard Manet called\u003cbr\u003e the ‘painter of painters’.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e • A comprehensive reference book on the life and works\u003cbr\u003e of Diego Velázquez, the most important painter in the\u003cbr\u003e Spanish Habsburg court of King Philip IV\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e• Offers a fascinating study of this individualistic artist’s\u003cbr\u003e education, family life and influences, and all his\u003cbr\u003e outstanding works\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e • Explores Velázquez’ progression from painting pictures\u003cbr\u003e of everyday life to portraits of the Spanish royal family,\u003cbr\u003e notably the artist’s crowning achievement in his most\u003cbr\u003e recognized work, \u003ci\u003eLas Meninas\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e • Features a wonderful gallery of Veláquez’ paintings,\u003cbr\u003e accompanied by an expert analysis of each work, and a\u003cbr\u003e description of his style and technique","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57318603587966,"sku":"NW9780754824046","price":13.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9780754824046.jpg?v=1778638348","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/velazquez-3","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}