Eugenio Lucas Velázquez ( 1817 - 1870 ) was a Spanish painter. Eugenio Lucas Velázquez s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 53077.42 USD for MAJA DORMIDA (SLEEPING NUDE) in 2003 to a remarkable record 4184000 USD for THE ANNUNCIATION in 2007 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.