Velazquez Flashcards
(26 cards)
Who was Diego Velázquez?
A Spanish painter who was the leading artist at the royal court of King Philip IV.
What is Velázquez best known for?
His portraits of the Spanish royal family and other notable figures.
Which painting is considered Velázquez’s masterpiece?
Las Meninas.
True or False: Velázquez was also a skilled sculptor.
False.
Fill in the blank: Velázquez was born in ________.
Seville.
What technique did Velázquez often use in his paintings?
Chiaroscuro, which emphasizes contrast between light and shadow.
Name one influence on Velázquez’s artistic style.
The works of Caravaggio.
What year was Velázquez born?
1599.
Which royal family member did Velázquez paint most frequently?
King Philip IV of Spain.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a work by Velázquez? A) The Surrender of Breda B) The Night Watch C) Las Meninas
B) The Night Watch.
True or False: Velázquez was a pioneer of realism in painting.
True.
What subject matter did Velázquez often explore in his works?
Portraits, historical events, and mythological themes.
Fill in the blank: Velázquez served as the ________ to the King of Spain.
court painter.
What is a notable feature of Velázquez’s painting technique?
His loose brushwork and attention to texture.
What was the primary role of Velázquez at the royal court?
To create portraits of the royal family and document court life.
Which painting depicts a moment of royal family interaction?
Las Meninas.
True or False: Velázquez painted many self-portraits.
True.
In what year did Velázquez die?
1660.
What city did Velázquez move to for his work at the royal court?
Madrid.
Multiple choice: Which of the following themes did Velázquez NOT commonly depict? A) Historical events B) Still life C) Mythological subjects
B) Still life.
What is the significance of the painting ‘The Surrender of Breda’?
It represents a historical event of the Spanish conquest.
Fill in the blank: Velázquez’s style greatly influenced ________ painters.
Impressionist.
What was Velázquez’s contribution to the genre of portrait painting?
He elevated the genre by portraying subjects with psychological depth and realism.
True or False: Velázquez’s works are characterized by exaggerated proportions.
False.
