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Portrait of Don Luis de Gongora y Argote
Portrait of the poet Luis de Góngora painted by Diego Velázquez, presenting him in a realistic Baroque style using chiaroscuro influenced by Caravaggio and a rich color palette inspired by Titian. The painting depicts the dignified figure of the poet, emphasizing his character and social status.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Diego Velázquez
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Date of birth and death
Baptised on 6 June 1599 – Died 6 August 1660
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Natinality
Spanish
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Style
Baroque
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Significant works
The Surrender of Breda, Rokeby Venus, Portrait of Innocent X, Las Meninas, Las Hilanderas
Information about the work
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Year:
1622
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Execution technique:
Oil on canvas
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Location:
Museo del Prado, Madrid, Spain
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Theme:
portrait, Baroque, male portrait
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The portrait emphasizes the intellectual and artistic authority of Luis de Góngora, combining realism with subtle symbolism and chiaroscuro, which gives the work depth and expression.
The key to interpreting the work
When analyzing the painting, it is worth paying attention to the chiaroscuro technique, composition, and influences of Italian and Spanish Renaissance and Baroque painting.See other works by this artist
The Virgin appearing to St Ildephonsus and giving him a robe
- Artist: Diego Velázquez
- Year: 1620
