Tag: Slavery in Spain
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Exploring the “Juan de Pareja: Afro-Hispanic Painter” Exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is currently showcasing a remarkable exhibition titled “Juan de Pareja: Afro-Hispanic Painter.” With its topical and revelatory nature, the exhibition offers a succinct, smart, and scholarly exploration of the subject. While some aspects may be tendentious, the inclusion of eight to ten paintings by Diego Velázquez, including two stunning works…
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Discover the Story behind the Juan de Pareja Portrait at the Met
“Juan de Pareja: Afro-Hispanic Painter” is a new exhibition at the Met that is topical, revelatory, succinct, smart, and scholarly. The exhibition features eight, possibly ten, paintings by Diego Velázquez, including his famous 1650 portrait of Pareja. This portrait, which depicts Pareja, Velázquez’s assistant and former slave, is a splendid piece and holds a significant…