"___ Meninas" (Velázquez masterpiece)

LAS

Think of the Spanish word for "the" when referring to these young ladies in art history.

This clue refers to the famous 17th-century painting "Las Meninas" by Spanish artist Diego Velázquez. The blank signals you’re looking for the Spanish word for "the," which is "las"—the feminine plural article used in the title. Since the painting’s name is well-known in art history, the clue relies on recognizing the phrase rather than translating it directly. The answer fits neatly as the missing word before "Meninas."