Who painted The infanta María Amalia of Spain as a Child, Holding a Book?

The infanta María Amalia of Spain as a Child, Holding a Book was painted by Joaquín Inza y Ainsa in 1796.

Where can I see The infanta María Amalia of Spain as a Child, Holding a Book?

The infanta María Amalia of Spain as a Child, Holding a Book is held by Museo del Prado.

Can I buy a print of The infanta María Amalia of Spain as a Child, Holding a Book?

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Artwork

The infanta María Amalia of Spain as a Child, Holding a Book

Joaquín Inza y Ainsa , 1796

The infanta María Amalia of Spain as a Child, Holding a Book is an oil painting by Joaquín Inza y Ainsa. It dates from 1796 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.

About this work

Overview

The infanta María Amalia of Spain as a Child, Holding a Book is an oil painting created by Joaquín Inza y Ainsa in 1796. It is part of the Museo del Prado's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a young girl, identified as Infanta María Amalia, standing beside a table draped with a white cloth. She wears a pink dress with white and green accents, and holds a red book in her right hand.

Technique & Style

The artist employs chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of depth and dimension in the painting. The dark background, with a curtain or drapery behind the subject, enhances this effect.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Joaquín Inza y Ainsa

Joaquín Inza y Ainsa (1736–1811) was an artist, born in Ágreda.

Museum

Museo del Prado

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