Velázquez was a Chamber Painter, the highest rank an artist could have in Philip IV’s reign. Not only could he access at king’s room, but he ended up being a good friend of the king, which is absolutely unusual for a king or an artist.
The friendship that Philip extended towards Velázquez through court appointments, further training, and high esteem within daily life at court seems to be the exception to the rule.
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