Where is "Head of a Stag" by VELÁZQUEZ, Diego Rodriguez de Silva y?

"Head of a Stag" is held in the permanent collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid, Spain.

Which museum has "Head of a Stag"?

"Head of a Stag" is on display at Museo del Prado in Madrid.

Who painted "Head of a Stag" and when?

"Head of a Stag" was painted by VELÁZQUEZ, Diego Rodriguez de Silva y in 1626-27.

What are the dimensions of "Head of a Stag"?

"Head of a Stag" measures 66.5 × 52.5 cm.

What art movement is "Head of a Stag" associated with?

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

Can I see "Head of a Stag" in person?

Yes — "Head of a Stag" is on permanent display at Museo del Prado in Madrid. Check the museum website for current opening hours.

VELÁZQUEZ, Diego Rodriguez de Silva y: Head of a Stag

✦ VELÁZQUEZ, Diego Rodriguez de Silva y

🖼 Head of a Stag, 1626-27

◈ Oil on canvas

⊞ 66.5 × 52.5 cm

▣ Museo del Prado

◎ Madrid, Spain

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Rendered in rich browns and ochres, this stag's head emerges from shadow with startling naturalism, its dark eye penetrating and alert. Velázquez captures raw animal presence through masterful brushwork, anticipating later realist traditions while celebrating hunting's aristocratic prestige.

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