A Madrid icon

Felipao Art

Before we go any further, a little background history: the Meninas were girls of noble birth who were sent to the palace to serve the queen or her daughters. The most famous Meninas are the ones depicted in Diego Velázquez’s painting, which is named after them. These maids of honour have become an icon of our city and today they act as genuine muses for many workshops and artists in Madrid. Here is their work, and this is the perfect time of year to share the magic of Madrid!