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This artist painted a series of pictures of jesters, including one nicknamed after John of Austria, for a royal hunting lodge. This artist depicted a Roman god nude except for a military helmet, draped in blue and pink sheets, and sporting a large mustache in Mars Resting. This painter used solid, neutral backgrounds for some of his full-body portraits, including one of Pablo de Valladolid (“VAH-yuh-doh-LEED”), which Manet cited as an inspiration. Mythological paintings by this artist include Apollo in the Forge of Vulcan (10[1])and Las Hilanderas. (10[6])This (10[2])artist’s (10[2])only extant history painting is sometimes known by a title referencing the wall of lances across (10[1])its right (10[1]-5[1])side, and was commissioned for the Hall of Realms at Buen Retiro Palace. Genre scenes by this painter include Old Woman Frying Eggs. (10[7])For 10 points, name this painter of The Surrender of Breda. ■END■ (10[3]0[1])

ANSWER: Diego Velázquez [or Diego Rodríguez de Silva y Velázquez]
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