María Isabel of Bourbon and Saxony, Infanta of Naples and Spain

Ruta employs a chiaroscuro scheme, allowing the illuminated fabrics to emerge from the surrounding darkness. Smooth, almost imperceptible brushstrokes give the silk and lace a tactile, three‑dimensional quality, while the subtle gradations of light create depth and a gentle glow that enhances the sitter’s presence.

Painted in 1746, the portrait entered the Spanish royal collection and later was transferred to the national museum system, ultimately finding a permanent home at the Prado. Its documentation traces a continuous line of ownership within the Spanish crown, underscoring its role as a record of dynastic lineage.