Statue of Velázquez, Bronze memorial statue at Prado Museum entrance, Madrid, Spain
The bronze statue depicts Diego Velázquez in a seated position, holding a palette and brush, placed upon a white stone pedestal measuring 1.90 meters.
Inaugurated on June 14, 1899, the statue was commissioned by the Círculo de Bellas Artes and cast at the Masriera & Campins foundry in Barcelona.
The monument reflects Spanish artistic heritage through its representation of Velázquez, whose hand gesture mirrors his self-portrait in Las Meninas painting.
Located at coordinates 40.41372, -3.692706, the statue serves as a reference point for visitors navigating the Prado Museum's main entrance area.
The pedestal displays inscriptions including Velázquez's name with a star, birth year 1599, and death year 1660 on different sides of the structure.
Location: Jerónimos
Inception: 1899
Architects: Vicente Lampérez y Romea
Creator: Aniceto Marinas
Official opening: June 14, 1899
Made from material: bronze, granite, limestone
Part of: Paseo del Prado and Buen Retiro, a landscape of Arts and Sciences
GPS coordinates: 40.41372,-3.69271
Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:40
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