Diego Velasquez painted Las Meninas in 1656-1657.
It is an oil painting on canvas.
The competing focal points
raised the statues of the artist (apex)
Velázquez's Las Meninas is considered complex due to its intricate composition, layered perspectives, and interplay of reality and illusion. The painting features a masterful arrangement of figures, including the artist himself, who appears to engage with the viewer, blurring the boundaries between observer and subject. Additionally, the presence of reflections and the positioning of light create a dynamic sense of depth and narrative, prompting multiple interpretations regarding the nature of art and the role of the observer. This interplay of elements invites viewers to explore themes of perception, power, and the act of creation itself.
Velázquez involves the viewer by creating a convincing space and eye contact with the subjects in the painting.
Diego Velazquez
1656
Las Meninas was created in 1656.
Las Meninas - Picasso - was created in 1957.
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.
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.
Diego Velazquez
Las Meninas hangs in the Prado Museum in Madrid, Spain.
It's priceless
Madrid
Prado, Madrid.
The Family. I think.