Artwork
El infante Antonio Pascual de Borbón
El infante Antonio Pascual de Borbón is an oil painting by Vicente López Portaña. It dates from 1815 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
About this work
Overview
El infante Antonio Pascual de Borbón is an 1815 oil painting by Vicente López Portaña, depicting the Spanish infante in formal attire adorned with insignia of noble orders, now housed at the Museo del Prado in Madrid.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Infante Antonio Pascual de Borbón, is portrayed in a dignified manner, emphasizing his rank through the display of the Golden Fleece, Order of Charles III, and Order of Isabella the Catholic, symbolizing his noble and possibly military or governmental stature.
Technique & Style
The painting features smooth brushwork, prioritizing clarity on the infante's facial expression and the intricate details of his uniform and medals, set against a subdued blue backdrop.
History & Provenance
Completed in 1815 by Vicente López Portaña, a prominent Spanish portraitist of his time, the painting is currently part of the Museo del Prado's collection in Madrid.
Artist & collection
Artist
Vicente López Portaña (Spanish: ; 19 September 1772 – 22 July 1850) was a Spanish painter, considered one of the best portrait painters of his time.
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