Asked by Sierra Strickland on May 02, 2024

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Velázquez's Surrender of Breda was part of a series of ten paintings celebrating what?

A) Spanish discovery of New Spain
B) Recent Spanish military successes
C) The Counter-Reformation
D) Lives of Spanish generals

Surrender of Breda

A painting by Diego Velázquez depicting the handing over of the Dutch city of Breda to the Spanish during the Eighty Years' War.

Spanish Military Successes

Historical victories and accomplishments achieved by the Spanish military, which have had a significant impact on Spain's national history and the course of world events.

Velázquez

Diego Velázquez was a leading artist of the Spanish Golden Age, acclaimed for his portraits of the Spanish royal family and other notable European figures.

  • Grasp the vital role that patronage played in the formation of Baroque art pieces and its influence on the choice of themes.
  • Relate distinct Baroque masterpieces to their relevant historical and cultural settings.
  • Grasp the relationship between Baroque art and the Counter-Reformation, identifying how artworks were used as part of religious and political agendas.
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Zybrea KnightMay 07, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The Surrender of Breda by Diego Velázquez was part of a series of paintings celebrating recent Spanish military successes, specifically commissioned for the Hall of Realms in the Buen Retiro Palace in Madrid.