In 1656, Diego Velazquez created the famous Las Meninas (The Maids of Honor). This painting was created during the 17th century Baroque period in Spain. I first saw this painting in my high school Spanish class, and immediately was intrigued. The artist portrayed himself in a scene showing a scene in the newly built studio. The young girl, Princess Margarita, is the focus of the painting, and for me personally, sticks out the most in the painting. It shows the grandeur of the royal family, as well as the rising nobility of Velazquez. The painter's use of perspective is also noteworthy (the mirror and open doorway in the background)
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