Luis González Velázquez facts for kids
Luis González Velázquez (born August 25, 1715 – died May 24, 1763) was a Spanish painter. He lived in the 1700s and painted in a style known as late Baroque.
Early Life and Training
Luis was born in Madrid, Spain. He came from a family of artists. His father, Pablo González Velázquez, was a painter. His brothers, Alejandro and Antonio, were also painters.
Luis studied art at a special school in Madrid. This school was part of the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando. He was a very talented student. In 1753, he became an important member of the academy. Just one year later, he was chosen to be a deputy director for painting.
His Art and Work
Luis González Velázquez worked on many interesting projects.
- From 1741 to 1742, he painted murals in a chapel in La Puebla de Montalbán. These wall paintings showed a style called rococo, which is very decorative.
- Starting in 1744, he helped decorate the theater at Buen Retiro Park in Madrid. He worked with another artist named Santiago Bonavía.
- In 1758, Luis was named a court painter. This meant he had a special title from the King of Spain. However, he didn't paint many works for the King. This suggests the title was more of an honor.
Luis González Velázquez and his wife, Luisa, had at least one daughter. He passed away in Madrid on May 24, 1763.
See also
In Spanish: Luis González Velázquez para niños
