Artwork
Últimos momentos de Fernando IV el Emplazado
Últimos momentos de Fernando IV el Emplazado is an oil painting by José Casado del Alisal. It dates from 1860 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
About this work
Overview
Últimos momentos de Fernando IV el Emplazado is an oil painting created by José Casado del Alisal in 1860. It is part of the Museo del Prado's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a dramatic scene: a dying king, Ferdinand IV of Castile, lies on a bed surrounded by the Carvajal Brothers, who are shown holding a cross and pointing upwards, suggesting a narrative of justice or divine intervention.
Technique & Style
The use of chiaroscuro, evident in the dimly lit room with a single candle, creates a somber atmosphere. The contrast between light and dark highlights the figures and their actions, emphasizing the gravity of the scene.
Context
The painting's focus on a historical figure and event reflects the artist's interest in Spanish history and the dramatic potential of such subjects.
Artist & collection
The Death of Belisarius' Wife
The Death of Saint Louis
Moartea lui Alexandru Lăpușneanu
Alexander den Store på sygelejet
Alexander the Great on his Sickbed
Death of Barbara Radziwiłł
The Death of Leonardo da Vinci in the Arms of François I
Andromache mourning killed Hector
Jacob blesses the sons of Joseph
Felipe III de Francia moribundo bendiciendo a sus hijos
Death of Dido
Terugkeer van Scipio's zoon