Diego Velázquez
How Velázquez's 'Rokeby Venus' became a symbol of public pride—and political protest
This week's attack by climate protesters is the third time that the National Gallery masterpiece has been recruited to articulate contemporary social or cultural concerns
Climate activists attack Velázquez's ‘Rokeby Venus’ at the National Gallery in London
Two Just Stop Oil Activists targeted the work as a protest against new UK gas and oil licences, just over a century after the suffragette Mary Richardson attacked the same painting in 1914
The story of Juan de Pareja: from Diego Velázquez’s slave to distinguished artist
Although the artist is best known as the subject of a portrait by his master, a new show at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York will shine a light on his life and career
Remembering Richard Verdi, art historian and long-time director of the Barber Institute, who has died, aged 81
An inspirational teacher, charismatic museum director, Poussin scholar and curator, he was working to the end
Velázquez’s Pope eclipses Bacon's 'silly' screamers
A firsthand encounter with the Spanish artist's portrait of Pope Innocent X in Rome puts the later interpretations in perspective
What is the life of a muse like? Not as amusing as you may think
The subjects of great works of art have not always led the romanticised life we imagine, as examples from a new book show
Here are the most visited Old Master exhibitions of 2019
The hype surrounding major anniversary celebrations saw big turnouts for Bruegel, Leonardo and Rembrandt
Agnes Denes: environmental art pioneer. Plus, Rembrandt-Velázquez and De Hooch
We speak to the artist behind the extraordinary Wheatfield work and visit two new shows in the Netherlands. Produced in association with Bonhams, auctioneers since 1793.
Rembrandt-Velázquez: a match made in curatorial heaven
Exhibition at the Rijksmuseum reveals both artists as masters of psychology and technique
15 must-see Rembrandt shows during the 350th anniversary of his death
Two exhibitions to be held at the Rijksmuseum this year will provide a cohesive overview of Rembrandt’s life and work
Houston museum reattributes painting to Velázquez
After conservation effort, Museum of Fine Arts decides its hunch was correct
Most expensive works of art at auction, January to December 1999
The top twenty has Cézanne at the top with a new record from Sotheby's