Artists in Madrid

The atlas holds 8 people and 26 moments here, from 1603 to 1985. The most recorded lives are Francisco Goya, Diego Velázquez and Pablo Picasso.

Notable people

  1. Francisco Goya

    from 1773 to 1827

    10 moments here

    Spanish painter and printmaker Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes was born at Fuendetodos, Aragon, and died at Bordeaux, France.…

  2. Diego Velázquez

    from 1622 to 1660

    5 moments here

    Spanish Baroque painter and court artist to Philip IV of Spain. Born in Seville, he trained there before establishing his long-term home and career…

  3. Pablo Picasso

    from 1895 to 1917

    4 moments here

    Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist, and co-founder of Cubism. Born in Málaga, Picasso trained in A Coruña, Barcelona, and Madrid…

  4. Salvador Dalí

    from 1922 to 1959

    2 moments here

    Spanish painter, sculptor, writer, designer, filmmaker, and leading exponent of Surrealism. Born in Figueres, Dalí trained in Madrid, joined the…

  5. Peter Paul Rubens

    from 1603 to 1628

    2 moments here

    Flemish Baroque painter, designer, humanist, collector, and diplomat. Rubens was born at Siegen, spent formative years in Cologne and Antwerp, worked…

  6. Ronald Reagan

    in 1985

    1 moment here

    American broadcaster, actor, labor leader, governor of California, and 40th president of the United States.…

  7. Napoleon Bonaparte

    in 1808

    1 moment here

    French military commander and statesman who rose during the French Revolution, became First Consul in 1799, and ruled as Emperor of the French in…

  8. Victor Hugo

    in 1811

    1 moment here

    French Romantic poet, novelist, dramatist, artist, activist, and politician. This chronology traces documented physical presences from his mobile…

Moments

  1. 1603 Arrival in Madrid on Spanish mission Peter Paul Rubens
  2. 1622 First documented Madrid journey Diego Velázquez
  3. 1624 Settlement at the Madrid court Diego Velázquez
  4. 1628 Eight-month diplomatic stay in Madrid Peter Paul Rubens
  5. 1631 Return from Italy to Madrid Diego Velázquez
  6. 1660 Return to Madrid after Island of Pheasants duties Diego Velázquez
  7. 1660 Death in Madrid Diego Velázquez
  8. 1773 Marriage to Josefa Bayeu Francisco Goya
  9. 1775 Arrival for court work in Madrid Francisco Goya
  10. 1793 Return to Madrid after illness Francisco Goya
  11. 1797 Return to Madrid from Andalusia Francisco Goya
  12. 1798 Frescoes at San Antonio de la Florida Francisco Goya
  13. 1800 Residence on Calle Valverde Francisco Goya
  14. 1808 Madrid during the Peninsular War Francisco Goya
  15. 1808 Retakes Madrid Napoleon Bonaparte
  16. 1811 Studies in Madrid Victor Hugo
  17. 1820 Retreat at the Quinta del Sordo Francisco Goya
  18. 1826 Pension petition in Madrid Francisco Goya
  19. 1827 Summer visit to Madrid Francisco Goya
  20. 1895 First visit to the Prado Pablo Picasso
  21. 1897 Studies in Madrid Pablo Picasso
  22. 1901 Publishes Arte Joven in Madrid Pablo Picasso
  23. 1917 Rejoins the Ballets Russes in Madrid Pablo Picasso
  24. 1922 Arrives to study in Madrid Salvador Dalí
  25. 1959 Studies paintings at the Prado Salvador Dalí
  26. 1985 Makes Madrid state visit Ronald Reagan

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