Las Meninas

About Las Meninas

Velázquez painted Las Meninas in 1656. The Infanta Margarita stands among members of the Spanish court, while the painter appears beside a large canvas. A mirror at the back reflects the king and queen. The scene makes the viewer consider who is looking, who is being painted and where the observer stands. This reproduction shows the Prado's complete composition.

Look closely

Move from the brightly lit princess to the mirror and open doorway. Each creates a different kind of depth and a different suggestion of someone beyond the visible scene.

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This file is 3,840 × 4,420 pixels. At 300 pixels per inch, that is approximately 12.8 × 14.7 inches before cropping. Canvas wraps and different aspect ratios can remove part of the picture; preview the full composition before ordering.

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