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Portrait of a Man with a Goatee
The portrait depicts a man with a goatee in a realistic Baroque style. The figure is shown against a dark background, emphasizing the facial expression and details such as hair and clothing. The gesture and gaze give the portrait individuality and character.
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:
1620-1622
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Execution technique:
Oil on canvas
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Location:
Museo del Prado, Madrid, Spain
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Theme:
male portrait, realism, Baroque
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
This portrait reveals the individuality and status of the man, capturing realistic facial features as well as characteristic details of clothing and facial expression.
The key to interpreting the work
Analysis should consider the chiaroscuro technique, realistic depiction of the face, and the significance of the portrait in the context of Baroque portrait painting.See other works by this artist
The Virgin appearing to St Ildephonsus and giving him a robe
- Artist: Diego Velázquez
- Year: 1620
