Hoyt, Deristhe Levinte · Boston, U.S.A., Ginn & Company · leaf 184
Andalusian School(he was born in Se-ville) ; he also studiedin Italy, but the bestof all his knowledgewas gained directlyfrom nature. He was a studentof mankind, and, likeLeonardo da Vinci,used to wander aboutthe city streets seekingmodels for his brush. He painted religiouspictures,… … 162 THE WORLDS PAINTERS. painted many royal portraits, which rank with those byTitian and Vandyke. His genre pictures rise almost to the level of historicalpainting. Characteristics. — As a realist Velasquez has never beensurpassed. His portraits live, breathe, and seem ready foraction. This effect…
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