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Carlos de Borbón rey de las Dos Sicilias

Giuseppe Bonito , 1745

Carlos de Borbón rey de las Dos Sicilias, by Giuseppe Bonito, oil, 1745
Carlos de Borbón rey de las Dos Sicilias, by Giuseppe Bonito, oil, 1745

Carlos de Borbón rey de las Dos Sicilias is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Giuseppe Bonito. It dates from 1745 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.

About this work

Overview

The painting 'Carlos de Borbón rey de las Dos Sicilias' is a portrait executed in oil paint by Giuseppe Bonito in 1745. It is held in the Museo del Prado collection.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is depicted in elaborate 18th-century attire, including body armor and holding a sceptre, indicating a high-ranking individual, likely a monarch or military leader. The regalia and accessories signify power and authority.

Technique & Style

Bonito's use of chiaroscuro creates a three-dimensional effect, drawing attention to the subject's face and clothing. The dark, blurred background further emphasizes the subject, characteristic of Rococo portraiture.

History & Provenance

Created by a Neapolitan painter known for genre scenes, this portrait is an example of Bonito's work beyond his typical subject matter. It has been part of the Museo del Prado's collection.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Giuseppe Bonito

Artist

Giuseppe Bonito

Giuseppe Bonito (11 January 1707 – 9 May 1789) was a Neapolitan painter of the Rococo period. Giuseppe Bonito is known for genre depictions on canvas. Many of Gaspare Traversi's paintings had previously been attributed to Bonito.

Museo del Prado

Museum

Museo del Prado

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