Las Meninas
- Artist
- Diego Velazquez
- Date
- 1656
- Style
- Baroque
- Genre
- Genre painting
- Location
- Museo del Prado
Las Meninas, painted in 1656 by Diego Velázquez, is a masterful Baroque artwork housed in the Museo del Prado in Madrid. Created on a canvas using rich Oil paints, it depicts a complex scene featuring infanta Margarita and her ladies-in-waiting, blending elements of genre painting. Velázquez portrays himself at work, prompting questions about the nature of reality and illusion, and the relationship between the viewer and the figures. Famous for its enigmatic composition, Las Meninas exemplifies the depth and innovation of the Spanish Golden Age.
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