A series of three programmes about painting which explores masterpieces by artists who worked for the Spanish church and court: EL GRECO , TITIAN and VELÁZQUEZ,
3: Paintings by Velazquez
In his own lifetime Velazquez (1599-1660) became known as 'the painter of kings and king of painters'. For this programme his finest work was specially photographed where it hangs today in the unrivalled collection at the Prado Museum, Madrid, in the National Gallery, London and in the National Gallery of Scotland. Taking part are
Allan Braham , National Gallery
Nigel Glendinning , Professor of Spanish, London University Eric Young, art historian and Xavier De Salas , Director of the Prado Museum
Introduced by Christopher Burstall
In colour, lighting and expert comment an object lesson (DAILY TELEGRAPH) Stills photography MICHAEL SANDERS Producer CHRISTOPHER BURSTALL