Diego Velazquez: 1599-1660: the Face of Spain

I don't know if Taschen ever released this book in a larger format, but the copy I got is just too small to effectively deal with the paintings it reproduces. While it is understandable that the art director would have wanted to devote a full page to a detail of the early & prodigious masterpiece 'The Water Seller', it is fantastical that the full painting is then reproduced the size of a large postage stamp. There are other books on this artist, try them instead.

Terrific small scale bio of the artist written so anyone can understand it. Gets really in depth as far as the artists life is concerned. Very useful tome on this artist like a text book.

Excellent brief account of Velazquez's life and work. Decent reproductions.

Good

I love it

Excellent art book.

I am a fan of Taschen basic series books. They are so easy to carry around - I am a private tutor so need to carry books to students and the lighter the better! They are also well written and this one is no exception. A good resource and guide to the major works of Velazquez, well illustrated and great value especially second hand!

Good condition book. The colours are brilliant.

This is a short guide to the life and works of thee famous Spanish artist with good colour example of his work.

These Taschen books are excellent value.

excellent