Las Hilanderas [The Fable of Arachne*]
*Also known as The Tapestry Weavers or The Spinners
Oil on panel • Baroque • 220 x 289 cm • 1655 • Museo del Prado, Madrid
Diego Velázquez “Las Hilanderas”
Marina Kanavaki
Art Towards a Happy Day
June 6, 1599,
My art framed or on canvas
Marina Kanavaki 
Diego Velázquez was brilliant. I have read that his work influenced the 19th-century realist and impressionists painter. Imagine the wealth of his knowledge and the legacy he gave to a new generation of painters. I especially like his painting, Las Meninas, because I must go deeper than just a brief glance. He is complex and challenges me to deal with the uncertain relationship between the viewer and the figures within the painting. The mirror reflecting the upper bodies of the king and queen – how do they fit within this painting. Extraordinary.
Thank you for another fabulous post on painters, Marina. I learn so much every time I stop by your place. Sending hugs along with my gratitude.
Extraordinary indeed and yes, so much going on in this painting. I love how he also included himself in it and …the dog! As I mentioned to Lauren, I’m pretty sure he loved dogs!
Many hugs your way!
Including the dog was pure genius!! The family was complete.
Exactly!!! 😉
An amazing talent, Marina. Thank you for this wonderful introduction! xoxoxoxo
Trully anazing! Thank you, Lauren!
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Left you a longer comment on the original Marina.. ❤
qué maravilla! me encanta.
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Muchas gracias amigo 🐉!
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Hombre! De nada, amiga mía.
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The weavers in the front and the musicians in the back… Makes you wonder…
Backstage fever?!!!
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Surprise … another artist I do not know. Love the clarity in the painting you selected. Yamas!
Ah, happy to introduce this master painter, my friend. Yamas!!!!
I love that painting. Everyone is wild.
Working feverishly!!!