Velázquez, The Surrender of Breda
‘The Surrender of Breda’ is a work of absolute technical and conceptual maturity. The pigment analysis shows Velázquez’ extraordinary handling of color.
Velázquez, Bust of Philip IV
Bust of Philip IV is one of several portraits of the king. Scientific examination and pigment analysis revealed several later changes made by Velázquez.
Velázquez, Las Meninas
The pigment analysis of Las Meninas reveals the unusual and original use of colour by Velázquez in his best known masterwork.
Velázquez, Apollo in the Forge of Vulcan
Velázquez used a limited choice of pigments to depict this antique myth of Apollo visiting Vulcan in his forge to tell him about his adulterous wife.