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There's not a story, per se. Portraits of royal families were common, and Velazquez was Phillip's official court painter. The composition of the painting is unique. Instead of the family standing carefully posed, you have a little girl being entertained by her ladies-in-waiting, her nurse, her dwarves, and even her dog. But from Velasquez' point of view, Princess Margarita is not really the subject of the painting. (He'd be painting the back of her!) Instead, he's painting her parents (reflected in a mirror on the back wall) and she's watching them...which makes it look like she's watching us. Someone on the stairs is also observing. Velasquez included himself, too. The red cross on his chest represents a Royal Order. It hadn't been awarded to him at the time of the painting. He added it in later.
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How much does Las Meninas cost?
It's priceless
What is the meaning of Pablo Picasso's Las Meninas?
The Family. I think.
In what museum does Las Meninas hang?
Museo del Prado, Madrid, Spain.
What is the las meninas?
Las Meninas (The ladies-in-waiting) is a portrait done by Diego Velasquez around 1656. The center is Princess Margarita surrounded by her ladies-in-waiting. Her parents are visible in a reflection, and Velasquez has painted himself painting the portrait.
List of people who painted las meninas?
Las Meninas hangs in the Prado Museum in Madrid, Spain.
Who painted spanish picture of las meninas?
Diego Velazquez
When was Las Meninas created?
Las Meninas was created in 1656.
When was Las Meninas - Picasso - created?
Las Meninas - Picasso - was created in 1957.
Who painted las meninas?
Diego Velasquez painted Las Meninas in 1656-1657.
What does the Spanish term las meninas translate to in English?
The Spanish term "Las Meninas" translates to "The Maids of Honor" in the English language. "Las Meninas" is a famous painting created by a painter named Diego Velazquez.
How much does Las Meninas cost?
It's priceless
Where can you see the painting las meninas?
Prado, Madrid.
Where was Las Meninas by Diego Velázquez produced?
Madrid
What time was the Las Meninas by Diego Velázquez painted?
1656
What is the famous painting by Diego Velazquez?
Las Meninas, 1656.
What is the meaning of Pablo Picasso's Las Meninas?
The Family. I think.
What was used to paint 'Las Meninas'?
It is an oil painting on canvas.
