(1634–1696) Queen consort of Spain (1649–1665) Mariana de Austria in Art: Velázquez, Diego (1599-1660) Retrato de doña Mariana de Austria 1655–1657 Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, Madrid Velázquez, Diego (1599-1660) Las Meninas 1656 Museo del Prado, Madrid Born December 23 1634 Vienna (Austria)…
Giordano, Luca (1634-1705) Omaggio a Velázquez (A Homage to Velázquez) c.1692–1700 Oil on canvas, 205.2 x 182.2 cm National Gallery, London The title of this painting originates from the idea that the man seated in the centre represents Diego Velázquez at the…
(1645–1696) Works: • Les Caractères (French) ◊ The Characters (English) Quotes: • Jean de La Bruyère: Quotations Born August 16 1645 Paris (France) Died May 11 1696 Versailles (France) Occupation Philosopher Writer
(1696–1770) Giovanni Battista Tiepolo The artist’s works: Teste da un cammeo 1700s Rhode Island School of Design, Providence La regina Zenobia davanti all’imperatore Aureliano c.1717 Museo del Prado, Madrid Scipione l’Africano libera Massiva 1719–1721 Walters Art Museum, Baltimore Madonna col Bambino c.1720–1725…
Births: • Tiepolo, Giambattista (1696-1770) Deaths: • La Bruyère, Jean de (1645-1696) • Mariana de Austria, Queen consort of Spain (1634-1696) Art: • Giordano, Luca (1634-1705): Omaggio a Velázquez (c.1692-1700)