Velazquez And His Times

by Justi, Carl

• ISBN13: 9781859950524
• ISBN10: 1859950523
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-10-30
• Publisher: Parkstone Pr

Summary

This work retraces Velzquezs career through his masterworks and journeys, while simultaneously setting the royal and artistic background of 17th century Spain.From his beginnings at Pachecos workshop to his last years as court painter, this ambitious artist painted the most influential characters of his times and remodelled the majestic castles of Spain.Unforgettable, for his career as well as for his breathtaking technique, Velzquez offers us an impressive portrait gallery. More than a monography, the writings of the professor Carl Justi set the work of Velzquez in a historical fresco depicting the golden age of Spanish painting. Thanks to magnificent illustrations, Velzquez and his Times is to become a reference.

Author Biography

Carl Justi (1832-1912) was an art history and philosophy Professor at the University of Marburg. Specialised in Portuguese and Renaissance art, he published scores of books on influential persona

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 7
His Early Years	p. 11
Artistic Background of the Era	p. 11
Velazquez and the Court	p. 35
A Blooming Career	p. 87
The Italian Interlude and the Days of Buen Retiro	p. 87
Velazquez as a Portrait Painter	p. 125
Maturity	p. 173
Farewell to Italy and Return to Spain	p. 173
Works of Maturity	p. 199
The Last Days	p. 247
Biography	p. 251
List of Illustrations	p. 254
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