Artwork
La reina doña Juana la Loca, recluida en Tordesillas con su hija, la infanta doña Catalina
La reina doña Juana la Loca, recluida en Tordesillas con su hija, la infanta doña Catalina is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Francisco Pradilla y Ortiz. It dates from 1906 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
About this work
Overview
La reina doña Juana la Loca, recluida en Tordesillas con su hija, la infanta doña Catalina is a 1906 oil painting by Francisco Pradilla y Ortiz, depicting a poignant historical scene of confinement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays Juana of Castile, known as 'La Loca', detained in Tordesillas with her daughter, Infanta Catalina. Surrounding objects—a book, inkwell, and key—symbolize Juana’s intellectual pursuits, creativity, and restricted freedom.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work aligns with post-impressionist tendencies, characterized by dim, naturalistic lighting from a window and fireplace, and a focus on emotional depth over strict realism.
History & Provenance
Created in 1906 by the prolific Spanish historical scene painter Francisco Pradilla y Ortiz, the painting is currently part of the Museo del Prado’s collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francisco Pradilla y Ortiz (24 July 1848 – 1 November 1921) was a prolific Spanish painter famous for creating historical scenes.
