This is a magnificent painting. I saw it at the Prado in Spain. The utilization of the color black in the background overwelms the viewer in a manner which brings great solitude.
Diego Velasquez Posted by John on 29.September 2009, 11:44
Why did he draw this i love it its beutiful!!!!!
Awesome!!!!!!! Posted by mayra on 9.November 2010, 17:37
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