Who painted Reinaldo llevado en sueños a las islas Afortunadas?

Reinaldo llevado en sueños a las islas Afortunadas was painted by David Teniers the Younger in 1628.

Where can I see Reinaldo llevado en sueños a las islas Afortunadas?

Reinaldo llevado en sueños a las islas Afortunadas is held by Museo del Prado.

What movement is Reinaldo llevado en sueños a las islas Afortunadas?

Reinaldo llevado en sueños a las islas Afortunadas is associated with Flemish Baroque painting.

Can I buy a print of Reinaldo llevado en sueños a las islas Afortunadas?

Museum-quality prints of Reinaldo llevado en sueños a las islas Afortunadas are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Reinaldo llevado en sueños a las islas Afortunadas

David Teniers the Younger , 1628

Reinaldo llevado en sueños a las islas Afortunadas is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist David Teniers the Younger. It dates from 1628 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.

About this work

Overview

David Teniers the Younger painted this oil work in 1628, titled Reinaldo llevado en sueños a las islas Afortunadas. The canvas, now part of the Museo del Prado collection, presents a richly detailed carriage traversing a verdant forest, its interior occupied by two women and surrounded by floating cherubs. The composition combines narrative intrigue with a lush, atmospheric setting.

Subject & Meaning

The scene portrays the legendary knight Rinaldo, guided in a dream to the mythical Fortunate Islands, a motif drawn from epic poetry. Inside the carriage, a woman in blue sits upright while another in white reclines, crowned with a leafy wreath, suggesting a possible allegorical link to nature or triumph. The cherubs bearing flowers and instruments reinforce the dreamlike, celebratory tone.

Technique & Style

Teniers employs a refined chiaroscuro, modeling the figures and horses with subtle gradations of light and shadow that enhance their three‑dimensionality.

Teniers employs a refined chiaroscuro, modeling the figures and horses with subtle gradations of light and shadow that enhance their three‑dimensionality. The textures of silk, gold trim, and equine fur are rendered with meticulous brushwork, achieving a near‑tactile realism. The dark, leafy backdrop and misty sky create depth, while the golden highlights draw attention to the carriage’s opulence.

History & Provenance

Created in the early Baroque period, the painting entered the Spanish royal collection before being transferred to the Museo del Prado, where it remains on display. Its provenance reflects the typical movement of Flemish works into Iberian royal holdings, underscoring the cross‑cultural exchanges that shaped European art collections in the 17th century.