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Baroque: Velázquez
Diego Velázquez, a 17th-century Spanish painter, is celebrated for his masterful use of color and light. As the court painter to King Philip IV, Velázquez captured royal portraits with realism and psychological depth, exemplified in works like "Las Meninas." His innovative techniques, including loose brushstrokes and naturalism, influenced later artists.