Artwork
Porträt von Captain Barrios
Porträt von Captain Barrios is an oil painting by the Spanish Baroque Tenebrist artist Pedro Ruiz González. It dates from 1692 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
About this work
Overview
Porträt von Captain Barrios is an oil painting created by Pedro Ruiz González in 1692. It is part of the Museo del Prado's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a man, likely Captain Barrios, with a serious expression and intense gaze. He is dressed in a black robe with a white collar, his hands clasped together. The somber mood is enhanced by the dark background, which emphasizes the subject's features.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of dark colors and a dark background creates a sense of solemnity. The subject's features are highlighted, drawing the viewer's attention to his intense expression.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pedro Ruiz González (1640–1706) was an artist, born in Arandilla del Arroyo.
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