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The Surrender of Breda
is a painting by the
Spanish Golden Age
painter
Diego Velázquez
. Completed during the years 1634–1635, it depicts the conclusion of the
Siege of Breda
(1624–1625) and was inspired by Velázquez's visit to Italy with
Ambrogio Spinola
, the
Genoese
general who conquered the city. Now held at the
Museo del Prado
in
Madrid
, it is considered one of Velázquez's best works.
Painting:
Diego Velázquez
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