Las Meninas: the family of Philip IV in the foreground with the Infanta Margarita in the centre, Velázquez standing painting at left, the King and Queen reflected in the mirror in the background by Pierre Audouin

Las Meninas: the family of Philip IV in the foreground with the Infanta Margarita in the centre, Velázquez standing painting at left, the King and Queen reflected in the mirror in the background 1799

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This engraving by Pierre Audouin, titled "Las Meninas," depicts a scene from Diego Velázquez's famous painting of the same name. The work features the Infanta Margarita, daughter of King Philip IV, in the center of the composition, surrounded by members of the royal court and servants. Velázquez is depicted standing at the easel, working on a painting. The King and Queen are reflected in the mirror at the back of the room, creating a complex and layered perspective. Audouin's engraving was created in 1799, highlighting the enduring fascination with this iconic Spanish masterpiece. "Las Meninas" is on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY.

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