Portrait of Ferdinand IV Bourbon
1751
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
1751
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
The painting depicts a man in a dark jacket with buttons down the front, holding an object in his right hand. He has light-colored hair and is set against a dark background. The man's attire and the object he holds suggest a formal or official setting. The artist's use of dark colors and shadows creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. For more information on the artist behind this work, look up Francesco Liani.
