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Portrait of King D. Sebastião

Cristóvão de Morais

1571

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art

Mannerism Renaissance Portrait Charles V

Dominant colour

Portrait of King D. Sebastião is a 1571 oil by Cristóvão de Morais, a Mannerism work, depicting Charles V, held at National Museum of Ancient Art.

Who painted this?: Cristóvão de Morais
When & what style?: 1571 · Mannerism
Where can I see it?: National Museum of Ancient Art

About this work

This painting depicts a young man in ornate armor, with a dog looking up at him. The man has short hair and wears a ruffled collar under his armor, which is decorated with intricate designs. He holds a sword in his right hand. The man's armor and clothing are richly detailed, with gold accents and patterns that suggest a high level of craftsmanship. The dog, too, is rendered with care, its fur and eyes visible in the dim light. The painting is a portrait of King D. Sebastião, created by Cristóvão de Morais in 1571. Look up more works by Cristóvão de Morais.

About the artist

Artist

Cristóvão de Morais

Cristóvão de Morais was a 16th-century Portuguese court painter for the kings John III of Portugal and Sebastian I of Portugal. He painted numerous portraits for the kings, queens, and princes of Portugal.

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