Velázquez

or Ve·lás·quez

[ vuh-lahs-kez, -kes; Spanish ve-lahth-keth ]

/ vəˈlɑs kɛz, -kɛs; Spanish vɛˈlɑθ kɛθ /

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noun

Die·go Ro·drí·guez de Sil·va y

[dye-gawraw-three-geththe seel-vah ee], /ˈdyɛ gɔ rɔˈðri gɛθ ðɛ ˈsil vɑ i/, 1599–1660, Spanish painter.

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How to use Velázquez in a sentence

She owned original artworks by Rembrandt, Velazquez and Titian.
Adiós to the Diva Duchess|Barbie Latza Nadeau|November 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The mise en abyme of "Las Meninas" is dug a bit deeper thanks to Hannah, as he gets in the way of Velazquez.
Reflecting on Genius|Blake Gopnik|October 18, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The Daily Pic: Adad Hannah mirrrors the mirroring that happens in Velazquez.
Reflecting on Genius|Blake Gopnik|October 18, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Las Meninas, the masterpiece by Diego Velazquez, is a frequent refuge for my mind.
A Room of One’s Own|Noah Charney|July 18, 2012|DAILY BEAST

This last was a compliment, coming as it did from the future father-in-law of Velazquez.
Fray Luis de Len|James Fitzmaurice-Kelly
He has left a legacy to the civilised world that compels a measure of admiration equal to66 that which is paid to Velazquez.
Titian|Samuel Levy Bensusan
He had the honour of training Velazquez, his future son-in-law, and the satisfaction of discovering the power of his young pupil.
The Story of Seville|Walter M. Gallichan
Velazquez has been honoured by a bronze figure, which stands in the Plaza del Duque de la Victoria.
The Story of Seville|Walter M. Gallichan
Velazquez painted the familiar figure of the water-seller, who is to be seen to-day in the calles of Seville, crying agua fresca.
The Story of Seville|Walter M. Gallichan

British Dictionary definitions for Velázquez

Velázquez

Velsquez (Spanish beˈlaskɛθ)

/ (Spanish beˈlaθkɛθ) /

noun

Diego Rodríguez de Silva y (ˈdjeɣo rɔˈðriɣɛθ de ˈsilβa i). 1599–1660, Spanish painter, remarkable for the realism of his portraits, esp those of Philip IV of Spain and the royal household

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