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Anatomy of a Painting
The Spanish 'Court Dwarf'12 min
Available until 16/07/2027
In the masterpiece "Las Meninas", painted by Diego Velazquez, who is this person of short stature standing next to the Spanish royal family? We have tracked down her identity and, by analysing internet archives, investigated the royal interest in dwarves in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Director
Elisa Helain
Production
CAPA PRESSE
Producer
Maud Gangler
Country
France
Year
2024
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