Velázquez (en. Velazquez)

/beˈlaskes/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A Spanish surname well-known in the field of art.

Diego Velázquez is considered one of the greatest painters in history.

Diego Velázquez es considerado uno de los mejores pintores de la historia.

Reference to a line of descent or prominent family.

The Velázquez family has been influential in Spanish culture.

La familia Velázquez ha sido influyente en la cultura española.

Can refer to an artistic style associated with Velázquez.

His work reflects the chiaroscuro technique typical of Velázquez.

Su obra refleja la técnica del claroscuro típica de Velázquez.

The surname Velázquez comes from the personal name Velasco, which in turn has a Basque etymology.

The technique of Velázquez

Reference to the pictorial techniques developed by the painter.

La técnica de Velázquez

Velazquez style

Characteristic style influenced by the works of Velázquez.

Estilo velazqueño

Portrait in the style of Velázquez

Portrait that follows the distinctive style of the famous painter.

Retrato al estilo Velázquez

art

Creative expression that includes painting, sculpture, and more.

arte

painting

Technique that uses pigments to depict images on a surface.

pintura

baroque

Artistic and cultural style of the 17th century in which Velázquez is included.

barroco

To do something with great skill, in the style of Velázquez.

You did that job like a true Velázquez.

Ese trabajo lo hiciste como un verdadero Velázquez.

To refer to a complicated situation or one full of details.

That party was a total Velázquez; there were so many details that it was hard to keep up.

Esa fiesta fue un Velázquez total, había tantos detalles que eran difíciles de seguir.