Diego Velázquez
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Diego Velázquez was born on June 6, 1599, in Seville[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] and died on August 6, 1660, in Madrid[3][4][5][6][10][7][9]. He was a Spanish citizen[7][11][1] who worked as a painter, artist, and visual artist[12][7][9][13][8]. His father was Juan Rodríguez de Silva[14] and his mother was Jerónima Velázquez[14]. He married Juana Pacheco in 1618, and they remained married until his death in 1660[14]. They had one child, Francisca de Silva Velázquez y Pacheco[14].
Velázquez was associated with the Baroque movement[15] and worked in genres including portrait painting, mythological painting, history painting, religious painting, portrait, and architectural painting[7]. He was awarded the Order of Santiago. His notable works include The Triumph of Bacchus, Las Meninas, Apollo in the Forge of Vulcan, Christ in the House of Martha and Mary, The Surrender of Breda, and The Waterseller of Seville.
He held the positions of court painter and Great Lodging Master of the Palace from 1652 onward[16]. He was buried in Madrid[4].
Diego Velázquez
Summary
Diego Velázquez is a human[1]. He was born in Seville[2]. He was born on June 6, 1599[3]. He passed away in Madrid[4]. He died on August 6, 1660[5]. He worked as a painter[6], artist[7], and visual artist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,389 views/month, #5,924 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Diego Velázquez's place of birth was Seville[2].
- Diego Velázquez passed away in Madrid[4].
- Diego Velázquez was born on June 6, 1599[3].
- Diego Velázquez was born on 1599[10].
- Diego Velázquez died on August 6, 1660[5].
- Diego Velázquez died on 1660[11].
- Diego Velázquez died on August 7, 1660[12].
- Burial took place at Madrid[13].
- Diego Velázquez's father was Juan Rodríguez de Silva[14].
- Diego Velázquez's mother was Jerónima Velázquez[15].
- Diego Velázquez was married to Juana Pacheco[16].
- A child of Diego Velázquez was Francisca de Silva Velázquez y Pacheco[17].
- Diego Velázquez held citizenship in Spain[18].
- Diego Velázquez's professions included painter[6].
- Diego Velázquez worked as an artist[7].
- Diego Velázquez worked as a visual artist[8].
- Diego Velázquez held the position of court painter[19].
- Diego Velázquez held the position of Great Lodging Master of the Palace[20].
- A notable student of Diego Velázquez was Tomás de Aguiar[21].
- A notable work attributed to Diego Velázquez is The Triumph of Bacchus[22].
- A notable work attributed to Diego Velázquez is Las Meninas[23].
- A notable work attributed to Diego Velázquez is Apollo in the Forge of Vulcan[24].
- A notable work attributed to Diego Velázquez is Christ in the House of Martha and Mary[25].
- A notable work attributed to Diego Velázquez is The Surrender of Breda[26].
- A notable work attributed to Diego Velázquez is The Waterseller of Seville[27].
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Origins and Family
Diego Velázquez was born in Seville[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 6, 1599[3] and 1599[10]. His father was Juan Rodríguez de Silva[14]. His mother was Jerónima Velázquez[15].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include painter[6], artist[7], and visual artist[8]. Positions held include court painter[19], a position[28] and Great Lodging Master of the Palace[20], a court appointment[29], in Kingdom of Spain[30]. A notable student of Diego Velázquez was Tomás de Aguiar[21].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Triumph of Bacchus[22], a painting[31], in Spain[32], founded in 1628[33]; Las Meninas[23], a painting[34], in Spain[35], founded in 1656[36]; Apollo in the Forge of Vulcan[24], a painting[37], in Spain[38], founded in 1630[39]; Christ in the House of Martha and Mary[25], a painting[40], founded in 1618[41]; The Surrender of Breda[26], a painting[42], in Spain[43], founded in 1635[44]; and The Waterseller of Seville[27], a painting[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1620[47].
Recognition
Diego Velázquez received the Order of Santiago[48].
Personal Life
Among Diego Velázquez's spouses was Juana Pacheco[16]. A child of him was Francisca de Silva Velázquez y Pacheco[17].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include August 6, 1660[5], 1660[11], and August 7, 1660[12]. Diego Velázquez died in Madrid[4]. Burial took place at Madrid[13].
Why It Matters
Diego Velázquez ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,389 views/month, #5,924 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
He has been cited as an influence by Ilya Repin[51], a painter[52], 1844–1930[53], of Russian Empire[54], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[55], specialised in painting[56]; Fernando Botero[57], a painter[58], 1932–2023[59], of Colombia[60], awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[61], specialised in art of sculpture[62]; Joaquín Sorolla[63], a painter[64], 1863–1923[65], of Spain[66], awarded the Grand cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso XII[67], specialised in painting[68]; Gustave Courbet[69], a painter[70], 1819–1877[71], of France[72], awarded the Salon of French Artists[73], specialised in painting[74]; Hermann Nitsch[75], an artist[76], 1938–2022[77], of Austria[78], awarded the City of Vienna Prize for Fine Arts[79], specialised in visual arts[80]; and Mariano Fortuny Marsal[81], a painter[82], 1838–1874[83], of Spain[84], specialised in painting[85].
FAQs
Where was Diego Velázquez born?
Diego Velázquez's place of birth was Seville[2].
Where did Diego Velázquez die?
Diego Velázquez died in Madrid[4].
Who were Diego Velázquez's parents?
Diego Velázquez's father was Juan Rodríguez de Silva[14]. Diego Velázquez's mother was Jerónima Velázquez[15].
Who was Diego Velázquez married to?
Diego Velázquez's spouses include Juana Pacheco[16].
What did Diego Velázquez do for work?
Diego Velázquez worked as painter[6], artist[7], and visual artist[8].
What awards did Diego Velázquez receive?
Honors received include Order of Santiago[48].
Who did Diego Velázquez influence?
Diego Velázquez has been cited as an influence by Ilya Repin[51], Fernando Botero[57], Joaquín Sorolla[63], and Gustave Courbet[69].