The work of Diego Velazquez (1599 - 1660) has fascinated me for decades. I find his technique stunning. In my opinion, he's one of the true all time masters of painting.
The drawing is taken from a detail from his painting 'Sybil' (1648 - Meadows Museum, Dallas).
5 x 5 cm (2 x 2 inches)
Graphite on paper
