This generously illustrated volume on the work of Diego Vel zquez makes the world's greatest art accessible to readers of every level of appreciation. A 17th-century Spanish painter who continues to influence artists today, Vel zquez is primarily known for his portraits of Spanish royalty and other notable figures. Overflowing with impeccably reproduced images, this book offers full-page spreads of masterpieces as well as highlights of smaller details--allowing the viewer to appreciate every aspect of the artist's technique and oeuvre.