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Bárbara de Braganza reina de España

Domenico Duprà , 1725

Bárbara de Braganza reina de España, by Domenico Duprà, oil, 1725
Bárbara de Braganza reina de España, by Domenico Duprà, oil, 1725

Bárbara de Braganza reina de España is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Domenico Duprà. It dates from 1725 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.

About this work

Overview

The painting Bárbara de Braganza reina de España is an oil on canvas portrait created by Domenico Duprà in 1725. It is now part of the Museo del Prado's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Bárbara de Braganza, a Portuguese royal who became Queen of Spain, showcasing her elegance and refinement through her attire and demeanor. The presence of a pug dog adds a playful element to the scene.

Technique & Style

Executed in the rococo style, the painting is characterized by its attention to detail and realistic representation of the subject and her surroundings, reflecting Duprà's skill as a portraitist.

History & Provenance

Domenico Duprà, an Italian painter, worked as a court painter for several European royal houses, including the Braganza and Savoy families, before creating this portrait.

Artist & collection

Artist

Domenico Duprà

Giorgio Domenico Duprà (1689–1770) was an Italian rococo artist who served as a court painter to the House of Braganza, in Lisbon, and the House of Savoy, in Turin.

Museo del Prado

Museum

Museo del Prado

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