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Philip IV (1605–1665), King of Spain by Velázquez (Diego Rodríguez de Silva y Velázquez).
Bequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913.
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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Philip IV (1605–1665), King of Spain
Velázquez (Diego Rodríguez de Silva y Velázquez)
Philip IV (1605–1665), King of Spain
Velázquez (Diego Rodríguez de Silva y Velázquez)32 people viewing now
Period
Baroque
Theme
Power & Politics
Medium
Oil on canvas
Current Location
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.
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