Artwork

Philip V, King of Spain

Philip V, King of Spain, by Jean Ranc, oil, 1723
Philip V, King of Spain, by Jean Ranc, oil, 1723

Philip V, King of Spain is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Jean Ranc. It dates from 1723 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.

About this work

Overview

This portrait of Philip V, King of Spain, was created by French artist Jean Ranc in 1723 using oil paint. It is part of the Museo del Prado's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Philip V, dressed in formal attire, holding a scepter and a crowned globe, symbolizing his royal authority and global influence. His pose and the surrounding landscape convey a sense of power and majesty.

Technique & Style

Ranc's use of soft light highlights the subject's face and hands, contrasting with the darker background. The detailed rendering of Philip V's clothing and the shiny objects he holds showcases the artist's skill in capturing texture and materiality, characteristic of his work in the Rococo period.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jean Ranc

Artist

Jean Ranc

Jean Ranc (28 January 1674 – 1 July 1735) was a French painter, mainly active in portraiture.

Museo del Prado

Museum

Museo del Prado

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