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                                       Las Meninas by Diego Velazquez 1599-1660

1.  Why didn't Diego stay with Franciso Herrera to whom he was appreticed?  ________________

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2.  Who was Francisco Pacheco? __________________________________________________

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3.  Why did the king of Spain invite Velazquez to come and live with him? ____________________

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4.  Name some of Velazquez's duties in the palace?  ____________________________________

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5.  What was a princess called and what was the title for her attendants?  _____________________

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6.  How does the title of the painting relate to the picture?  Why is it called Las Mininas?

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7.  Name four (4) other paintings by Velazquez other than the ones mentioned in the story. (See links)

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