Las Meninas by Diego Velazquez

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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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