Diego Velasquez (alternatively: Velasquez de Silva, Diego)
Found in 184 Collections and/or Records:
A Discussion, Painting of four men in discussion with one another. The man on the left looks directly at the viewer with his right hand outstretched. The next man watches the two men to his left while clasping hands with the man to his left and placing his other hand on his shoulder. The third man looks directly at the last man who appears to be speaking passionately with one hand while the other holds a hat.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SPAN.0666; Other stamp identifier: CV Stamp; Public Notes: "Beraudiere" is handwritten on the image, either as a seller, photographer, or repository.
A Saint, Detail of a saint in half profile in clerical robes standing before an open bible. Though he stands still, head lowered, identified by a halo, he makes hard eye contact with the viewer.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SPAN.0540; Public Notes:
A Saint, Detail of a saint in half profile in clerical robes standing before an open bible. Though he stands still, head lowered, identified by a halo, he makes hard eye contact with the viewer.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SPAN.0544; Public Notes:
A Study of Animals, Still life depicts a mix of animals, dishes and silverware in great detail.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SPAN.0703; Other stamp identifier: CV Stamp; Public Notes:
A Sybil, Painting depicts a woman in side profile holding a blank slate or tablet. The imagery suggests that the woman is a Sybil, a Greco-Roman prophetess that was incorporated into Christianity as women who foretold the coming of Christ. The likeness of the woman to other portraits and appearances lead most scholars to believe it is Juana de Pacheco, Valezquez' wife., circa 1632
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SPAN.0680; Other stamp identifier: CV Stamp; Public Notes:
Adoration of the Magi, A detail of the Adoration of the Magi focused on the Madonna and Child. The Madonna glances down wearing a headscarf and holding the Christ Child who stares at the Magi while wrapped in a blanket., 1619
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SPAN.0529; Other stamp identifier: CV Stamp; Public Notes:
Adoration of the Magi, The Magi, likely represented by Velasquez' family offer gifts to the Christ Child following the New Testament story. Scene takes place in an outdoor landscape., 1619
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SPAN.0526; Other stamp identifier: CV Stamp; Public Notes:
Aesop, Painting depicts Aesop, the Greek philosopher and fabulist. Here, he is depicted as an older man, in similar clothing and posture of a Spanish beggar. He stands at rest with one arm cradled in the folds of his garnet and the other holds a book, likely his work titled Fables. He is surrounded by various objects that represent different periods of his life. Above him there is an inscription giving his name in Latin., circa 1638
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SPAN.0613; Other stamp identifier: CV Stamp; Public Notes:
Aesop, Painting depicts Aesop, the Greek philosopher and fabulist. Here, he is depicted as an older man, in similar clothing and posture of a Spanish beggar. He stands at rest with one arm cradled in the folds of his garnet and the other holds a book, likely his work titled Fables. He is surrounded by various objects that represent different periods of his life. Above him there is an inscription giving his name in Latin. Detail of the philosopher's face., circa 1638
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SPAN.0614; Other stamp identifier: CV Stamp; Public Notes:
An Old Drinking Beggar, An old man holds a vase above a sphere in which a fuzzy village landscape is just visible. His clothing and walking stick illustrate his position as a beggar.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SPAN.0575; Other stamp identifier: CV Stamp; Public Notes:
An Old Woman Cooking Eggs, An elderly woman cooks eggs in a pan while gazing the distance. She is accompanied by a young boy holding food and cooking objects, 1618
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SPAN.0523; Public Notes:
An Old Woman Cooking Eggs, An elderly woman cooks eggs in a pan while gazing the distance. She is accompanied by a young boy holding food and cooking objects., 1618
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SPAN.0550; Public Notes:
Christ contemplated by the Christian Soul, A detail of Jesus tied to a column immediately following the flagellation, with the whip beside him. An angel stands with a kneeling child, the personification of the Christian soul which contemplates and stands in adoration of the crucifixion of Christ., likely 1628-9
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SPAN.0535; Other stamp identifier: CV Stamp; Public Notes:
Christ contemplated by the Christian Soul, A detail of Jesus tied to a column immediately following the flagellation, with the whip beside him. Beyond the frame of this shot an angel stands with a kneeling child, the personification of the Christian soul which contemplates and stands in adoration of the crucifixion of Christ., likely 1628-9
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SPAN.0530; Other stamp identifier: CV Stamp; Public Notes:
Cupid, Painting depicts Cupid, laying on his stomach with his back to the viewer, his eyes blindfolded.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SPAN.0549; Public Notes:
Detail of a Blacksmith, Detail of one of Vulcan's workers upon hearing the announcement: he is astonished.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SPAN.0560; Public Notes: This is a basic record created to enable public access to scanned images. Full research on this image is pending. For assistance, please e-mail us at specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu
Detail of a Jester, A detail of the Jester's face, smiling.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SPAN.0609.2; Public Notes: This is a basic record created to enable public access to scanned images. Full research on this image is pending. For assistance, please e-mail us at specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu
Detail of a Saint, Detail of a saint in half profile in clerical robes standing before an open bible. Though he stands still, head lowered, identified by a halo, he makes hard eye contact with the viewer.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SPAN.0539; Public Notes:
Detail of a Saint, Detail of a saint in half profile in clerical robes standing before an open bible. Though he stands still, head lowered, identified by a halo, he makes hard eye contact with the viewer.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SPAN.0541; Public Notes:
Detail of Joseph's Bloody Coat Brought to Jacob, Scene taking from the Old Testament in which Joseph's brothers have exiled him and made it seem as though he had died. The scene here shows the brothers hold the bloody coat that will later be used to confirm his fake death., 1630
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SPAN.0537; Other stamp identifier: CV Stamp; Public Notes:
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