Velazquez And His Works (1855)

By William Stirling Maxwell

Book Overview

Velazquez And His Works is a book written by William Stirling in 1855. The book is a comprehensive study of the life and works of the famous Spanish painter, Diego Velazquez. Stirling provides a detailed account of Velazquez's early life, his training as an artist, and his rise to fame as a court painter to King Philip IV of Spain.The book includes a detailed analysis of Velazquez's most famous works, including Las Meninas, The Surrender of Breda, and The Rokeby Venus. Stirling provides insights into the techniques used by Velazquez in his paintings, as well as the historical and cultural context in which they were created.Velazquez And His Works is a valuable resource for art historians and enthusiasts alike. It provides a deep understanding of the life and career of one of the greatest painters of the Spanish Golden Age, and offers a fascinating glimpse into the art and culture of 17th century Spain.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104520370
• ISBN13: 9781104520373
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"