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Buffoon with books, formerly known as portrait of "el Primo"
by Diego Velázquez, 1640
Buffoon with books, formerly known as portrait of "el Primo" (1640) is a portrait painting by Diego Velázquez, one of the masters of Baroque. The original hangs in the Museo del Prado.
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- Free insured shippingPainted in 2–3 weeks
- Ships the same dayit's finished
- 100% hand-paintedReal oil on canvas
- 90-day guaranteeRepaint or refund
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- Custom sizesAdd a note at checkout
Size guide
| Size | Centimetres | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 16 × 20" | 40 × 50 cm | Desks, hallways, gallery walls |
| 24 × 30" | 60 × 75 cm | Bedrooms, above a dresser |
| 30 × 40" | 75 × 100 cm | Living rooms, above a sofa |
| 36 × 48" | 90 × 120 cm | Statement wall, large spaces |
| 48 × 60" | 120 × 150 cm |
Sizes follow the painting's proportions. Need something else? Custom sizes are available — just add a note at checkout.
- Artist
- Diego Velázquez
- Year
- 1640
- Movement
- Baroque
- Original
- Museo del Prado
- Medium
- Oil on canvas, hand-painted
- Made
- To order, in our studio
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About this painting
Buffoon with books, formerly known as portrait of "el Primo" by Diego Velázquez (1640) depicts book, jester, Diego de Acedo. The original hangs in the Museo del Prado.
Your ArtLogia Buffoon with books, formerly known as portrait of "el Primo" is painted entirely by hand in oil on artist-grade cotton canvas by a professional painter who specialises in Baroque. The artist follows the original's composition, palette and brushwork layer by layer — never printed, never stamped.
About the artist: Court painter to Philip IV of Spain and author of Las Meninas, admired by later painters as the painter's painter.
When your painting is finished, we ship it the same day and email you the tracking details. Choose rolled canvas, stretched and ready to hang, or a hand-finished frame.
The artist
Diego Velázquez (1599–1660)
Court painter to Philip IV of Spain and author of Las Meninas, admired by later painters as the painter's painter.
More by Diego VelázquezQuestions
Is this Buffoon with books, formerly known as portrait of "el Primo" reproduction hand-painted?
Yes. Your Buffoon with books, formerly known as portrait of "el Primo" is painted entirely by hand in oil on canvas by a professional artist — it is not a print.
What size is the original Buffoon with books, formerly known as portrait of "el Primo"?
The original by Diego Velázquez (1640) is in the Museo del Prado. We paint reproductions from 16 × 20" up to 48 × 60", or any custom size.
How long will my painting take to arrive?
Painting takes 2–3 weeks. We ship it the same day it is finished, and free tracked shipping takes 5–8 business days.
Can I return it?
Yes. Every painting is covered by our 90-day happiness guarantee: we repaint it or refund you.
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