Portraits and Costumes
Diego Rodríguez de Silva y Velázquez (Spanish, 1599–1660), Queen Mariana of Austria, 1652–1653, oil on canvas, Museo Nacional del Prado, Madrid, (P001191), © Photographic Archive Museo Nacional del Prado
- DATE:
- TIME:
- 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- SPEAKER:
- Museum Educator
Take a close look at some of the best-dressed sitters in the Museum, including Queen Mariana of Austria by Diego Velázquez and other portraits by artists like Francisco de Goya and Jan van Bijlert. Get inspired by the intricate patterns and textures you see, then make paper dolls and other crafts that incorporate motifs from these elaborate costumes.
EVENT DETAILS
- Fee:
- Free with museum admission. This activity is designed for families with children ages 4–12.
- Details:
- Advance registration is encouraged. Please use register button.
- Location:
- Meets in Entrance Gallery