Zacarías González Velázquez

Zacarías González Velázquez (5 November 1763 – 31 January 1834) was a Spanish painter; known primarily for his portraits and religious works.

He decorated several rooms in the Royal Palace of El Pardo, mostly with mythological scenes.

[1] He received another degree at the Academy in 1790 and, three years later, was appointed an assistant professor there; a position he held until 1807.

This came at a difficult time, as the country was embroiled in the Napoleonic Wars and cultural life came to a virtual standstill.

Things improved greatly with the accession of Ferdinand VII to the throne.