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Description of  Complete Works of Diego Velazquez (Delphi Classics) (Masters of Art Book 21)

The leading figure of the Spanish Golden Age, Diego Velzquez is universally acknowledged as one of the worlds greatest artists. Celebrated for his naturalistic style and remarkable power of observation in depicting both the living model and still life, Velzquez produced artworks that have helped change the course of Western art. Delphis Masters of Art Series presents the worlds first digital e-Art books, allowing readers to explore the works of great artists in comprehensive detail. This volume presents Velzquez 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 Velzquez 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 Velzquez 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 Velzquez drawings * Features two bonus biographies - discover Velzquez artistic and personal life * Scholarly ordering of plates into chronological order Please visit to browse through our range of exciting e-Art books 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 SEBASTIN 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 VELZQUEZ by S. L. Bensusan BRIEF BIOGRAPHY: VELZQUEZ