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Don Gaspar de Guzman, Count-Duke of Olivares, c. 1635 (oil on canvas)
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Don Gaspar de Guzman, Count-Duke of Olivares, c. 1635 (oil on canvas)
3493111 Don Gaspar de Guzman, Count-Duke of Olivares, c.1635 (oil on canvas) by Velazquez, Diego Rodriguez de Silva y (1599-1660) (attr. to); 127.6x104.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: also attributed to his follower Juan Bautista Martinez del Mazo (c.1612-1667)
Don Gaspar de Guzman (1587-1645) Count-Duke of Olivares, prime minister to Philip IV 1621-43.
Painted perhaps in celebration of a victory over the French at the border town of FuenterrabAia in 1638. In full armour and holding a baton, he is shown as a victorious commander. His horse holds a dressage position known as a levade. ); Spanish, out of copyright
Media ID 22442448
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This print captures the powerful presence of Don Gaspar de Guzman, Count-Duke of Olivares, a prominent figure in Spanish history. Painted around 1635 by renowned artist Diego Rodriguez de Silva y Velazquez (or possibly his follower Juan Bautista Martinez del Mazo), this oil on canvas masterpiece measures 127.6x104.1 cm and is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Don Gaspar de Guzman was the prime minister to Philip IV from 1621 to 1643 and played a significant role during the Thirty Years' War. This portrait may have been created to commemorate his victory over the French at Fuenterrabia in 1638. In full armor and holding a baton, he exudes an air of triumph as a victorious commander. The attention to detail is remarkable - from his meticulously crafted armor and sword to his aristocratic attire and distinguished moustache. His horse stands proudly with impeccable posture, showcasing a dressage position known as levade. As we gaze upon this painting, we are transported back in time to witness the grandeur and power that defined Spain's aristocracy during this era. The landscape behind him adds depth and context, reminding us of the military campaigns that shaped European history. This print serves as both an artistic treasure and historical document, allowing us to appreciate not only Velazquez's masterful technique but also gain insight into one of Spain's most influential figures from centuries past.
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