Diego Velázquez

Spanish, 1599–1660

Diego Velázquez (1599–1660) was a Spanish painter of the Baroque period and a leading figure during the Spanish Golden Age. Born in Seville, he apprenticed with Francisco Pacheco and later married his teacher’s daughter. Velázquez painted portraits of the Spanish royal family and commoners, as well as scenes of historical and cultural importance, with his style evolving from precise tenebrism to a looser, more expressive brushwork. Most of his works became part of the Spanish royal collection, with the largest group now in the Museo del Prado in Madrid.

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161 artworks

A young girl in a pale dress stands center surrounded by figures including two women, a dwarf, a dog, and a man with a brush beside a large canvas.

Las Meninas

Diego Velázquez

A pale, half-naked Bacchus crowned with vine leaves crowns a kneeling man in yellow, surrounded by five peasant men holding wine cups and jugs.

The Triumph of Bacchus

Diego Velázquez

A nude woman lies on her front across a bed with her back to the viewer, her face reflected blurred in a mirror, framed by white and silvery-blue fabrics and a pink curtain.

Rokeby Venus

Diego Velázquez

A young boy in gold and green with a pink sash sits upright on a rearing brown horse against a landscape of rolling hills and mountains.

Equestrian Portrait of Prince Balthasar Charles

Diego Velázquez

A group of nine men in festive clothing surround Bacchus, who crowns a kneeling man, with cups, jugs, and a hilly landscape in the background.

Bacchus

Diego Velázquez

A man in elaborate armor with a red sash and gold-fringed cloak sits on a rearing white horse against a dramatic sky and landscape.

Don Gaspar de Guzmán (1587–1645), Count-Duke of Olivares

Diego Velázquez

A portrait of Prince Baltasar Carlos de Austria by Diego Velázquez, depicting him on a pony in armor.

El príncipe Baltasar Carlos de Austria

Diego Velázquez

Equestrian portrait of Philip III by Diego Velázquez, depicting the king on a rearing horse.

Equestrian Portrait of Philip III

Diego Velázquez

Equestrian portrait of Margarita of Austria by Diego Velázquez, showcasing her regal presence.

Equestrian Portrait of Margarita of Austria

Diego Velázquez

Las Hilanderas by Diego Velázquez depicts women spinning wool with a mythological scene in the background.

Las Hilanderas

Diego Velázquez

A central figure crowns a kneeling man in yellow while surrounded by six rustic men holding tankards, with a reclining youth and shadowed faces in a festive setting.

Los borrachos (The Triumph of Bacchus)

Diego Velázquez

Portrait of Mariana of Austria, Queen of Spain, by Diego Velázquez.

Mariana of Austria, Queen of Spain (1635–1696), regent

Diego Velázquez

A young man in black clothing with a white ruff and gold chain stands beside a red embroidered chair, holding a folded white paper and resting his hand on a sword.

Philip IV (1605–1665), King of Spain

Diego Velázquez

A man with dark curling hair and a prominent moustache turns his head toward the viewer, wearing a high white collar and dark garment against a warm brown background.

Portrait of a Man, Possibly a Self-Portrait

Diego Velázquez

Portrait of Mariana of Austria, Queen of Spain by Diego Velázquez, showcasing her royal attire and solemn expression.

Portrait of Mariana of Austria, Queen of Spain

Diego Velázquez

A three-quarter view portrait of Cardinal Camillo Massimi seated against a warm shadowed background, wearing a dark garment with a broad white collar and a black cap.

Portrait of Cardinal Camillo Massimi (1620-1677)

Diego Velázquez

A young man with pale skin and reddish-blond hair wears black and gold armor with a red sash, gazing solemnly against a dark background.

Portrait of Philip IV in Armour

Diego Velázquez

A man in dark formal clothing with a high white collar stands before a red drapery and stone balustrade under a cloudy sky.

Portrait of Philip IV, King of Spain

Diego Velázquez

A young woman with pale skin and brown hair wears a white veil and dark ribbon, gazing outward against a dark brown background.

Portrait of Queen Mariana

Diego Velázquez

A bearded man in a voluminous black garment with a white ruff stands with his left hand on his chest and right arm extended against an ochre background.

Portrait of Pablo de Valladolid

Diego Velázquez

A young girl with pale skin and flushed cheeks in an elaborate cream-colored dress adorned with pearls and gold ornaments, seated against a dark green background.

Portrait of the Infanta Maria Theresa of Spain

Diego Velázquez

A young boy in dark hunting attire holds a rifle upright, standing with three dogs against a rugged landscape under a cloudy sky.

Prince Baltasar Carlos (1629-1646), aged 6, as a Hunter

Diego Velázquez

A young girl with pale skin and chestnut curls adorned with large silvery bows faces forward against a deep black background.

María Teresa (1638–1683), Infanta of Spain

Diego Velázquez

A man in a brownish-grey garment with a white lace collar stands three-quarters turned, gazing directly, with his right hand resting on his chest against a muted background.

Portrait of Juan de Pareja

Diego Velázquez

A seated man with dark hair and beard wears a dark green garment with white lace and a red cloak, sitting on the ground against a muted brown background.

Portrait of Sebastián de Morra

Diego Velázquez

A young woman with pale skin and dark hair wears a high lace-edged ruff, richly decorated dress, and a large feathered headdress against a deep shadowy background.

Portrait of Elisabeth of France

Diego Velázquez

A richly dressed woman stands full length before a heavy curtain, her right hand on a wooden chair and left holding a folded paper.

Queen Isabel, Standing

Diego Velázquez

A richly adorned horse rears against a blue sky, carrying a figure in elaborate armor and a broad-brimmed black hat with a red plume.

Equestrian Portrait of Philip IV

Diego Velázquez

A male figure with soft wavy hair, mustache, and a white collar is shown from the shoulders up against a deep shadowy background.

Portrait of Phillip IV of Spain

Diego Velázquez

A young girl with pale skin and blonde hair stands beside a blue-covered table holding a closed fan, dressed in a pale dress against a backdrop of green drapery and a richly patterned carpet.

Infanta Margarita Teresa

Diego Velázquez

A full-length portrait of Philip IV of Spain in a brown and silver embroidered suit, holding a letter and resting his hand on a sword beside a red-draped table.

Philip IV in Brown and Silver

Diego Velázquez

A stern-faced man in a vivid red cap and crimson robe sits in an ornate gilded chair against dark red curtains, looking directly at the viewer.

Portrait of Innocent X

Diego Velázquez

A solitary man dressed in black with a high white collar and a red cross of the Order of Calatrava stands upright against a neutral brown background.

Portrait of Don Pedro de Barberana

Diego Velázquez

A young man in dark hunting attire holds a rifle upright beside a seated hunting dog, with a tree and distant hills in the background.

Cardinal-Infante Ferdinand of Austria, in Hunting Dress

Diego Velázquez

A man with pale skin, light brown shoulder-length hair, a mustache, and beard wears a stiff white collar and dark voluminous garment against a dark background.

Philip IV in old age

Diego Velázquez

A man in a dark decorated doublet with a gold sash and black cape stands beside a red-draped table against a brownish-grey background.

Portrait of the Count-Duke of Olivares

Diego Velázquez

A young man in black costume with grey braids and a gold chain of the Order of the Golden Fleece stands holding a black hat against a dark background.

Portrait of the Infante Don Carlos

Diego Velázquez

A man with flowing hair and a pointed mustache turns slightly to his left, meeting the viewer’s gaze with a composed expression.

Self-Portrait

Diego Velázquez

A man in hunting attire stands with a shotgun and a seated brown dog beside him, set against a landscape with trees and hills.

Philip IV as a Huntsman

Diego Velázquez

A man in a richly embroidered red cloak and white lace collar holds a staff and a black hat against a dark background.

Philip IV, King of Spain

Diego Velázquez

A young girl with light blond hair stands in an ornate grey and coral dress holding a closed fan, beside a green-draped table and patterned carpet.

Portrait of Infanta Margarita

Diego Velázquez

A man stands at three-quarter length against a deep red backdrop, holding a letter, sword, and glove, dressed in dark clothing with a high white collar.

Portrait of Phillip IV of Spain, at three-quarter length

Diego Velázquez

A young man with pale skin and auburn hair wears a high white collar and dark garment, looking directly at the viewer against a softly blurred background.

Portrait of King Philip IV

Diego Velázquez

Infanta Margaret Theresa in a White and Silver Dress by Diego Velázquez.

Infanta Margaret Theresa in a White and Silver Dress

Diego Velázquez

Jesus Christ hangs on a cross wearing a crown of thorns, blood streaming from his hands and feet, with a skull and stones at the base.

Crucifixion of Christ

Diego Velázquez

A young man in a black costume with a white ruff collar holds a folded letter while standing beside a red-covered table with a black hat.

King Philip IV of Spain

Diego Velázquez

A young boy in an ornate silver suit with a pink sash holds a wooden baton and stands before a burgundy curtain with a black hat on a red velvet surface nearby.

Prince Baltasar Carlos in Silver

Diego Velázquez

A man with dark complexion and curly hair wears a brown garment with a white lace collar, standing three-quarters turned against a smoky grey-brown background.

Juan de Pareja

Diego Velázquez

A young woman in a voluminous black dress with gold embroidery and a large fan-shaped headdress sits upright, holding a white cloth over her skirt.

Maria Anna, Queen of Spain

Diego Velázquez

A young boy in dark hunting clothes holds a rifle, flanked by a sleeping dog on the left and an alert dog on the right, with hills and cloudy sky behind.

Prince Balthasar Charles as a Hunter

Diego Velázquez

A richly dressed woman with dark curled hair and a lace headpiece sits upright against a dark background, holding a closed fan and resting her left hand on a chair.

Königin Isabella von Spanien (1602-1644)

Diego Velázquez

A young boy in a richly embroidered black suit with white lace collar and cuffs stands beside a red upholstered chair against a dark background.

El príncipe Baltasar Carlos

Diego Velázquez

A striking portrait of Pope Innocent X by Diego Velázquez, showcasing his intense gaze and rich attire.

Pope Innocent X

Diego Velázquez

Portrait of Juan Francisco Pimentel, conde de Benavente by Diego Velázquez.

Juan Francisco Pimentel, conde de Benavente

Diego Velázquez

A full-length portrait of Philip IV in black and gold armor with a baton, standing beside a reclining lion at his feet.

Philip IV in Armour, with a Lion at his Feet

Diego Velázquez

Gaspar de Guzmán, Count-Duke of Olivares, sits on a rearing chestnut horse holding a marshal’s baton with a river and hills in the background.

Equestrian Portrait of the Count-Duke of Olivares

Diego Velázquez

A young boy in elaborate riding attire sits on a rearing dark horse in a sandy riding arena with figures and a grand building in the background.

Prince Baltasar Carlos in the Riding School

Diego Velázquez

A young girl with fair hair and an orange bow wears a white dress with black stripes and orange ribbons, standing against a dark background with her right hand on a wooden chair.

Portrait of Infanta Margarita Teresa

Diego Velázquez

A man in a crimson cap and voluminous robe sits against a dark, undefined background with a stern expression, illuminated from the upper left.

Pope Innocent X (1574–1655)

Diego Velázquez

A man in formal black attire with gold embroidery and a white collar is shown from the chest up against a dark background, with pale skin, light brown hair, and a gold chain.

Philip IV of Spain

Diego Velázquez

A weathered man in a brown cloak hands a glass of water with a floating fig to a boy in a dark jacket, with jugs and a third figure in the background.

The Waterseller of Seville

Diego Velázquez

Diego Velázquez's painting of the Infante Baltasar Carlos on horseback showcases royal elegance.

The Infante Baltasar Carlos on Horseback

Diego Velázquez

A young girl with curled brown hair and white ribbons wears a silvery gray gown with gold embroidery, set against a deep black background.

Portrait of the Infanta Maria Teresa

Diego Velázquez

A lively hunting scene shows mounted hunters pursuing wild boar in a sunlit clearing surrounded by courtiers, dogs, carriages, and dense trees.

Philip IV hunting Wild Boar (La Tela Real)

Diego Velázquez

A young boy in black and gold attire stands beside a seated court dwarf in dark dress and white apron, set against deep red drapery.

Prince Balthasar Charles With a Dwarf

Diego Velázquez

A young child in a white gown with red ribbons stands beside a small red chair with a lapdog inside, against a dark interior with red drapery and carpet.

Portrait of Prince Philip Prospero

Diego Velázquez

An old woman wearing a white headscarf cooks eggs in a pan on a table filled with kitchen objects, while a boy beside her holds a melon and a glass flask.

An Old Woman Cooking Eggs

Diego Velázquez

A dignified portrayal of the court jester Calabacillas by Diego Velázquez.

The Jester Calabacillas

Diego Velázquez

A solitary figure of Jesus Christ hangs on the cross with bowed head, outstretched arms nailed to the wood, wearing a white loincloth against a dark background.

Christ Crucified

Diego Velázquez

A kneeling man in black robes with his left hand extended and right hand on a closed red book, beneath a red oval shield with gold symbols.

Don Cristóbal Suárez de Ribera

Diego Velázquez

A portrait of Francisco Pacheco by Diego Velázquez, showcasing his dignified expression and austere attire.

Francisco Pacheco

Diego Velázquez

A portrait of Duke Francesco I d'Este by Diego Velázquez, showcasing his regal attire and confident demeanor.

Portrait of Duke Francesco I d'Este

Diego Velázquez

A man with dark wavy hair and a trimmed moustache wears a black garment with a broad white collar, seated against a muted brown background.

Portrait of Ferdinando Brandani

Diego Velázquez

A young woman with pale skin and tightly curled auburn hair wears a high silvery grey ruff and gazes outward against a dark background.

Portrait of Maria Anna of Spain, Queen of Hungary (1606-1646)

Diego Velázquez

A young woman in a wide dark gown with elaborate trim and a headdress adorned with red and white plumes sits upright, holding a white lace handkerchief, beside a red chair and a table with a golden clock.

Portrait of Mariana of Austria

Diego Velázquez

A man in a black patterned robe with a white ruffled collar stands beside a red velvet-covered table holding papers, with a black hat resting on the table.

Portrait of Don Diego de Corral y Arellano

Diego Velázquez

A richly dressed woman sits sidesaddle on a white horse lifting its front leg, set against an open landscape under an overcast sky.

Equestrian Portrait of Elisabeth of France

Diego Velázquez

A man in formal black clothing with white collar and cuffs holds a wooden stick over an unfinished clay bust against a muted brown background.

Portrait of Juan Martínez Montañés

Diego Velázquez

Portrait of a man with a dark garment and high white collar, shown from the waist up against a reddish-gray background.

Don Juan Mateos

Diego Velázquez

Two elderly men, one in black robes and the other in pale rough clothing, sit before a rocky cliff with a raven descending carrying bread above them.

Saint Anthony Abbot and St. Paul, the first hermit

Diego Velázquez

Portrait of Camillo Astalli, known as Cardinal Pamphili, by Diego Velázquez.

Camillo Astalli, known as Cardinal Pamphili

Diego Velázquez

A bearded man in black robes and cap sits before a deep pink curtain, looking directly at the viewer with a serious expression.

Portrait of Archbishop Fernando de Valdés

Diego Velázquez

Doña Antonia de Ipeñarrieta stands beside her son Don Luis, with her hand on a gilded red velvet chair, both dressed in detailed Baroque attire against a warm brown background.

Doña Antonia de Ipeñarrieta y Galdós and Her Son Don Luis

Diego Velázquez

A young woman grinds ingredients at a table with fish, eggs, garlic, pepper, and a jug, while an older woman gestures toward a small biblical scene in the background.

Christ in the House of Martha and Mary

Diego Velázquez

Portrait of Infanta Margarita Teresa in a blue dress, oil on canvas by Diego Velázquez

Infanta Margarita Teresa in a Blue Dress

Diego Velázquez

A man in red robes with a white lace collar holds a staff and black hat against a dark background.

Portrait of Philip IV in Fraga

Diego Velázquez

Saint Rufina by Diego Velázquez, oil on canvas, features a saint illuminated by soft light.

Saint Rufina

Diego Velázquez

Portrait of a woman with a fan, oil on canvas by Diego Velázquez

The lady with a Fan

Diego Velázquez

Portrait of Luis de Góngora y Argote, oil on canvas by Diego Velázquez

Luis de Góngora y Argote

Diego Velázquez

Portrait of María Teresa, Infanta of Spain, oil on canvas by Diego Velázquez

María Teresa, Infanta of Spain

Diego Velázquez