FAQ About Diego Velázquez

Diego Velázquez
5 days ago | beth

Did Velázquez travel outside of Spain?

Yes, Diego Velázquez traveled outside Spain. Notably, he visited Italy on two occasions, first from 1629 to 1631 and again from 1649 to 1651. These trips were critical for Velázquez’s artistic development, exposing him to the works of Renaissance and Baroque Italian masters, which influenced his style and techniques.