Painted in 1635, The Surrender of Breda is one of Diego Velázquez’s greatest historical works, depicting a pivotal moment during the Eighty Years’ War. Rather than dramatizing violence, Velázquez focuses on dignity and restraint, showing the defeated Dutch commander handing over the keys of the city to the Spanish general with mutual respect.
The composition is masterfully balanced, with the famous vertical line of lances forming a rhythmic backdrop that contrasts with the intimate gesture at the painting’s center. Velázquez’s subdued palette, confident brushwork, and naturalistic figures elevate the scene beyond propaganda, presenting warfare as a human encounter shaped by honor and empathy.
This classical masterpiece brings a sense of gravitas and quiet authority to any space. Its historical depth and painterly sophistication make it a compelling choice for collectors drawn to timeless narratives and Old Master realism.
🌟 Available Sizes:
✔️ 16x12 inches - Great for desks, shelves, or small walls
✔️ 24x18 inches - Our most popular size - perfect for bedrooms, offices, or studios
✔️ 32x24 inches - A bold, gallery-style centerpiece
🖨️ Print features:
- Sustainable canvas stretched on radial pine frame
- Unique canvas coating for top-notch image quality
- Soft rubber dots on bottom back corners for support
- Safe latex inks for non-toxic printing
- Back hanging included
- Inner frame made with radiata pine sourced from renewable forests
- Please note: Due to the production process of the canvases, please allow for slight size deviations with a tolerance +/- 1/8" (3.2mm)
- Care instructions: If the canvas does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, damp cloth.
🚚 Fulfillment and Shipping:
Printed and shipped from the U.S.
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