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Curatorial Overview
“The Jester Calabacillas is a portrait by Velázquez of Don Juan Martín Martín, "Juan de Calabazas" or "El Búfón Calabacillas", a jester at the court of Philip IV of Spain. He earned a comfortable wage and was sometimes known by the nickname Bizco (cross-eyed). The painting is now held in the Prado Museum.”
Mediumoil paint on canvas
Dimensions106 × 83 cm
InstitutionMuseo del Prado
Accession No.P001205
Credit LinePublic Domain
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