John V of Portugal in the Battle of Matapan
1719
oil
From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art
1719
oil
From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art
This painting depicts a man with long, curly hair, wearing a black and blue breastplate over a yellow shirt. He is adorned with a red sash and a large cross around his neck. The man's right arm is bent at the elbow, and he wears a white lace cuff on his wrist. In the background, a ship is visible on the water, with a crown in the bottom-right corner. The man's attire and the presence of a crown suggest a regal or noble figure. The ship in the background may indicate a naval battle or a significant event involving the sea. You can explore more works by the artist, Domenico Duprà, to see his style and technique in other paintings.
