Artwork
Portrait of Philip V, King of Spain
Portrait of Philip V, King of Spain is an oil painting by the Baroque artist Rigaud Hyacinthe. It dates from 1700 and is held in the collection of the Department of Paintings of the Louvre.
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Overview
This oil painting is a portrait of Philip V, King of Spain, created by Hyacinthe Rigaud in 1700. It is now held at the Palace of Versailles.
Subject & Meaning
The king is depicted seated, holding a crown and sword, symbolizing his royal authority. His attire, adorned with medals and ribbons, highlights his status and titles.
Technique & Style
Rigaud's use of oil paint captures the opulence of the king's clothing and surroundings, including the red velvet chair and gold curtains. The style is characteristic of the early 18th-century French portrait tradition, with elements that would later be associated with the Rococo movement.
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Artist
Jacint Rigau-Ros i Serra (Catalan pronunciation: ; 18 July 1659 – 29 December 1743), known in French as Hyacinthe Rigaud (pronounced ), was a Catalan-French baroque painter most famous for his portraits of Louis XIV and other members of…
Museum
Department of Paintings of the Louvre
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