Where is "Arachne" by VELÁZQUEZ, Diego Rodriguez de Silva y?

"Arachne" is held in the permanent collection of Meadows Museum, Dallas, USA.

Which museum has "Arachne"?

"Arachne" is on display at Meadows Museum in Dallas.

Who painted "Arachne" and when?

"Arachne" was painted by VELÁZQUEZ, Diego Rodriguez de Silva y in 1644-48.

What are the dimensions of "Arachne"?

"Arachne" measures 64 × 58 cm.

What art movement is "Arachne" associated with?

"Arachne" is a work of Spanish, Baroque, painted by VELÁZQUEZ, Diego Rodriguez de Silva y.

Can I see "Arachne" in person?

Yes — "Arachne" is on permanent display at Meadows Museum in Dallas. Check the museum website for current opening hours.

VELÁZQUEZ, Diego Rodriguez de Silva y: Arachne

✦ VELÁZQUEZ, Diego Rodriguez de Silva y

🖼 Arachne, 1644-48

◈ Oil on canvas

⊞ 64 × 58 cm

▣ Meadows Museum

◎ Dallas, USA

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Soft golden light illuminates two women amid spinning looms, their bodies rendered with Velázquez's masterful brushwork in warm ochres and deep shadows. The mythological weaving contest between Arachne and Athena unfolds as intimate domestic labor, transforming classical drama into contemplative human experience.

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