Diego Velázquez, Las Meninas, 1856

Thursday, June 11, 2026

7:30 PM

Called one of the premier artists of the Baroque Age, paradoxically Velazquez was not a Baroque painter. He was only artist permitted to paint the king, but his finest, most deeply felt canvases portray the poor and marginalized of society. A Spaniard in the land of the Inquisition, he rarely paints religious subjects. We will analyze his magisterial canvas, Las Meninas, to understand how radical it was. 

About Linda Blair

Linda Blair has taught art history for many years, beginning on the East Coast, including as a docent at The Cloisters, and in San Diego at UCSD Osher Institute and the Athenaeum. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Mills College and a master’s from the University of San Diego.

Tickets: $17/22

The lecture will be in person at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library. There are no physical tickets for this event. Your name will be on an attendee list at the front door. Doors open at 7 p.m. Seating is first-come; first-served. Priority seating will be given to Donor level members and above. 

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