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The leading figure of the Spanish Golden Age, Diego Velázquez is universally acknowledged as one of the world’s greatest artists. Celebrated for his naturalistic style and remarkable power of observation in depicting both the living model and still life, Velázquez produced artworks that have helped change the course of Western art. Delphi’s Masters of Art Series presents the world’s first digital e-Art books, allowing readers to explore the works of great artists in comprehensive detail. This volume presents Velázquez’ complete works in beautiful detail, with concise introductions, hundreds of high quality images and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)

* The complete paintings of Diego Velázquez — over 120 paintings, fully indexed and arranged in chronological and alphabetical order

* Includes reproductions of rare works

* Features a special ‘Highlights’ section, with concise introductions to the masterpieces, giving valuable contextual information

* Enlarged ‘Detail’ images, allowing you to explore Velázquez’ celebrated works in detail, as featured in traditional art books

* Hundreds of images in stunning colour – highly recommended for viewing on tablets and smart phones or as a valuable reference tool on more conventional eReaders

* Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the complete paintings

* Easily locate the paintings you want to view

* Includes Velázquez’ drawings

* Features two bonus biographies - discover Velázquez’ artistic and personal life

* Scholarly ordering of plates into chronological order

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CONTENTS:

The Highlights

THE THREE MUSICIANS

OLD WOMAN COOKING EGGS

ADORATION OF THE MAGI

THE WATERSELLER OF SEVILLE

PORTRAIT OF PHILIP IV IN ARMOUR

THE TRIUMPH OF BACCHUS

PHILIP IV IN BROWN AND SILVER

CHRIST CRUCIFIED

THE SURRENDER OF BREDA

THE LADY WITH A FAN

PORTRAIT OF PABLO DE VALLADOLID

PORTRAIT OF SEBASTIÁN DE MORRA

CORONATION OF THE VIRGIN

THE ROKEBY VENUS

PORTRAIT OF JUAN DE PAREJA

PORTRAIT OF INNOCENT X

LAS MENINAS

LAS HILANDERAS

INFANTA MARGARITA TERESA IN A BLUE DRESS

The Paintings

THE COMPLETE PAINTINGS

ALPHABETICAL LIST OF PAINTINGS

The Drawings

LIST OF DRAWINGS

The Biographies

VELÁZQUEZ by S. L. Bensusan

BRIEF BIOGRAPHY: VELÁZQUEZ