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The work was published in a modest format and with many errors, of which about 30 copies of the initial 1800 remain. Its value as a classic in Spanish literature is undisputed. -
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn was a Dutch painter and printmaker of Baroque art and a key figure of the Dutch Golden Age. He is known for his portraits, self-portraits, and biblical scenes, combining humanity and mastery of light.
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Political-religious conflict in Europe that became a struggle for European hegemony. It ended with the Peace of Westphalia, leaving devastation in the Holy Roman Empire and changing the balance of power in Europe.
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The Peace of Westphalia in 1648 is often described as the foundation on which a system of international relations was built based on the balance of powers between fully sovereign states, free from any supranational authority. -
In 1700, Charles II, the last king of the House of Austria, died without leaving any heirs. Two pretenders wanted the Spanish throne.
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Vivaldi composed more than 700 works, including more than 400 violin concertos and 46 operas. The Four Seasons is one of his most famous concertos. He earned the respect of his peers and enjoyed success with his works.
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The Treaty of Turin was the decisive act that temporarily put an end to the ambitions of Duke Victor Amadeus II of Savoy and forced him to enter into an alliance with the French. -
Las Meninas (1656) by Diego Velázquez is a masterpiece of Baroque art in the Prado Museum.