Gives historical background and critical evaluation of some of Velazquez major works. Shows some of his religious paintings; court portraits of Phillip IV and members of the Spanish Royal Family; informal poses of Cardinal Infante Fernando, Prince Baltasar Carlos as well as jesters of the Royal Court. Photographed at the Prado Museum, Madrid.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
011464
Language
English
Subject categories
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art - History
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art - Study and teaching
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art - Themes, motives
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art and religion
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art appreciation
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art criticism
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art, European
Crafts & Visual Arts → Artists - Biography
Crafts & Visual Arts → Artists - Spain
Crafts & Visual Arts → Painters - Spain
Crafts & Visual Arts → Painting, Spanish
Crafts & Visual Arts → Velazquez, Diego, 1599-1660
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Art - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)