The 17th century marked the Golden Age of Painting in Spain and left us countless priceless works of art. It was a century of change and innovation in art, represented by the geniuses of Diego Velazquez, Zurbaran, Murillo, and countless other masters.

Spanish painter Dino Valls enjoys playing with perception of reality with paintings full of allegories, hidden meanings and references to surgery and arts.

Spanish painter Pablo Picasso in Mougins, France, in 1971. Photo courtesy RALPH GATTI/AFP/Getty Images.

👤 Interesting fact about the artist: Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta was a celebrated Spanish painter whose refined portraits and genre scenes attracted patrons from France, America, Britain, and Argentina. Known for his ability to capture elegance and flirtation, Madrazo became a prominent artist in the European art scene of the 19th century. 🖼 Interesting facts about the artwork: 1. Masqueraders depicts a moment of playful intimacy between two masked figures, a couple who share drinks in…

Pablo Picasso was a Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist, and stage designer who is widely regarded as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Born on October 25, 1881,...

Old Paint

Le Derniere Heure (Jose Manuel Capuletti).

Discover Velazquez painting techniques inspired by the great artist himself. Master his revered methods to hone your own painting skills!

The Dance - Daniel F. Gerhartz

When I was in college (many moons ago) I took an art history class and of all the old masters, I gravitated towards Monet. I collected books about him and his amazingly beautiful art. I fell in love with impressionism.