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1 day ago

Derrick Guild Summons Historical Portraits in Fragmented Trompe-l'il Paintings

Velázquez's portraits and Derrick Guild's reinterpretations show royal portraiture conveyed political alliances, social constraints, and women's roles within Habsburg dynastic marriages.
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2 months ago

Habsburg family unveils secret royal jewel stash in Canada DW 11/06/2025

The Habsburg family will publicly display a private jewelry collection, including the Florentine diamond, hidden in a Canadian bank vault since World War II.
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4 months ago

Children in art: A journey through history DW 09/03/2025

Philip I of Castile made his expectations for the painter perfectly clear: His daughters Eleanor and Isabella, positioned to the left and right of his son Charles, were not to appear pale or sickly. Instead, they were to embody vibrant life rosy-cheeked, dressed in splendid garments, and as beautiful as can be. The painting, completed in 1502, was then replicated multiple times
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