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Philip V, King of Spain

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














