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Parallel Lives: Philip IV of Spain & Diego Velázquez,
One ruled one of the most powerful empires of the seventeenth century. The other shaped how that power would be seen - then and now.
In this episode of Parallel Lives, we explore the intertwined lives of Philip IV of Spain and Diego Velázquez, king and court painter, patron and artist, subject and storyteller. Philip’s reign was marked by political strain, military decline, and a deep personal devotion to art. Velázquez, meanwhile, rose from modest beginnings to become not only the king’s favored painter but a trusted presence within the royal household itself.
Together, they created one of…
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