Palacio in Madrid, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Diego Velázquez (1599 - 1660)
Murio el pintor Don Diego de Silva y Vazquez el viernes seis de agosto 1660 ~ su gloria no se sepultada con el
El Ministerio Nacional de Educacion y su dirrecion de Bellas Artes le dedicadan esta columna en el III centenario de su muerte - 1960
In this place was located the parish church of San Ivan where the painter Don Diego de Silva y Vazquez was buried.
The painter Diego Diego Silva y Vazquez died on Friday, the 6th of August, 1660. His glory was not buried with him.
The National Ministry of Education and its Directorate of Fine Arts dedicate this column to him on the third centennial of his death - 1960
Erected 1960 by Ministerio Nacional de Educacion.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is August 6, 1660.
Location. 40° 25.024′ N, 3° 42.692′ W. Marker is in Madrid. It is in Palacio. Marker is at the intersection of Calle de Vergara and Plaza Ramales, on the left when traveling west on Calle de Vergara. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Madrid 28013, Spain. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. José del Castillo (a few steps from this marker); Juan Gómez de Mora (within shouting distance of this marker); Las Monarcas Trastámara (within shouting distance of this marker); Juan Bautista Sachetti (within shouting distance of this marker); Puerta de Xagra / Xagra Gate (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Puerta de Valnadú / Valnadú Gate (about 90 meters away); Monumento al Capitan Melgar / Captain Melgar Memorial (about 150 meters away); Julian Gayarre (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madrid.
Also see . . . Diego Velázquez (Wikipedia). (Submitted on July 17, 2022.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 108 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 16, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 17, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 5. submitted on July 17, 2022.