Juan de Pareja
- Artist
- Diego Velazquez
- Date
- 1650
- Style
- Baroque
- Genre
- Portrait
- Location
- Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met)
The Portrait of Juan de Pareja is a compelling oil painting by Spanish Baroque artist Diego Velázquez, created in 1650 during his stay in Italy. It depicts Juan de Pareja, an enslaved man of African descent who was also an accomplished painter. As the earliest known portrait of a Spanish man of African heritage, the work showcases Velázquez's mastery on canvas. The painting is renowned for its realistic detail, subtle use of light, and powerful portrayal of dignity and individuality.
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