Who painted [Retrato del Papa Inocencio X, por Velázquez]?

[Retrato del Papa Inocencio X, por Velázquez] was painted by Unknown in 1850.

Where can I see [Retrato del Papa Inocencio X, por Velázquez]?

[Retrato del Papa Inocencio X, por Velázquez] is held by Virtual Library of Bibliographical Heritage.

Artwork

[Retrato del Papa Inocencio X, por Velázquez]

[Retrato del Papa Inocencio X, por Velázquez] is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Virtual Library of Bibliographical Heritage. The work is a painted copy of Diego Velázquez’s portrait of Pope Innocent X.

About this work

Overview

The work is a painted copy of Diego Velázquez’s portrait of Pope Innocent X. Rendered in oil on canvas, it depicts the pontiff seated, dressed in elaborate ecclesiastical attire, his expression solemn and slightly austere. The piece is part of the Museum of Ethnography’s collection.

Subject & Meaning

The figure portrayed is Pope Innocent X, a 17th‑century pontiff noted for his political influence. By reproducing Velázquez’s iconic image, the copy reinforces the Pope’s authority and dignified presence, echoing the original’s emphasis on the sitter’s gravitas.

Technique & Style

The copy follows Velázquez’s Baroque realism, employing a restrained palette and careful modeling of flesh and fabric. Brushwork suggests an attempt to replicate the original’s subtle chiaroscuro and the textured rendering of the papal robes.

History & Provenance

Acquired by the museum on 25 May 1959, the painting entered the collection through a donation from José Betancort Goyenechea of the Cabildo de Gran Canaria. Documentation of its creation and earlier ownership remains limited, leaving its precise origins uncertain.