During his early twenties, Diego decided to pursue a future within the court , so he headed to Madrid om hopes of achieving his goal after the king's favorite court painter died. Velazquez was able to eventually get the job to paint the portrait of King Phillip IV, thanks to the king's right hand man,
During his early twenties, Diego decided to pursue a future within the court , so he headed to Madrid om hopes of achieving his goal after the king's favorite court painter died. Velazquez was able to eventually get the job to paint the portrait of King Phillip IV, thanks to the king's right hand man,