Velázquez painting brought to life by historical reenactment group in Seville

Surrender of Breda, immortalised by painter, was significant moment in Dutch war of independence

Anyone wandering along a quiet street in central Seville at 8.30pm on Saturday would have witnessed the odd sight of a 17th-century Dutch governor wearing a Covid-19 mask as he once again handed over his city to Spanish forces.

The Surrender of Breda, a significant moment in the Dutch war of independence immortalised in Diego Velazquez's eponymous painting, was brought to life by a historical reenactment group to mark the 395th anniversary of the event, and the Spanish painter's 421st birthday - both on 5 June, albeit 26 years apart.