Artwork
Bárbara de Braganza reina de España
Bárbara de Braganza reina de España is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Domenico Duprà. It dates from 1725 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
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Overview
The painting Bárbara de Braganza reina de España is an oil on canvas portrait created by Domenico Duprà in 1725. It is now part of the Museo del Prado's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Bárbara de Braganza, a Portuguese royal who became Queen of Spain, showcasing her elegance and refinement through her attire and demeanor. The presence of a pug dog adds a playful element to the scene.
Technique & Style
Executed in the rococo style, the painting is characterized by its attention to detail and realistic representation of the subject and her surroundings, reflecting Duprà's skill as a portraitist.
History & Provenance
Domenico Duprà, an Italian painter, worked as a court painter for several European royal houses, including the Braganza and Savoy families, before creating this portrait.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Giorgio Domenico Duprà (1689–1770) was an Italian rococo artist who served as a court painter to the House of Braganza, in Lisbon, and the House of Savoy, in Turin.
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