Las Meninas by Diego Velázquez: 10 Things to Know

One of history’s most captivating paintings, Diego Velázquez’s ‘Las Meninas’ is the itch every art historian wants to scratch. This article unpacks some of the mysteries behind the masterpiece.

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Las Meninas by Diego Velázquez: 10 Things to Know

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