El rey Francisco de Asís con uniforme de capitán general

The work was painted by Francisco Sainz in 1848, as indicated by the artist’s date and the inscription on the canvas.

It depicts Francisco de Asís in the uniform of a captain general, accessorized with the insignia of the Order of Isabella the Catholic, the Order of Charles III, and the Golden Fleece. The canvas measures 205 cm in height and 115 cm in width. The portrait is recorded in the collection of the Museo del Prado, where it is listed under the location of the Pontevedra Museum.

The painting El rey Francisco de Asís con uniforme de capitán general by Francisco Sainz is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado. Although the work is associated with the Prado, specific location data also references the Pontevedra Museum. The piece was created in 1848 and executed in oil on canvas.

Regarding its administrative history, the provided sources do not list a specific inventory or accession number, nor do they document any exhibition history for the work. The artwork depicts the monarch wearing insignia including the Order of Isabella the Catholic, the Order of Charles III, and the Golden Fleece.

Francisco Sainz’s 1848 oil portrait presents King Francisco de Asís dressed as captain general. The canvas, now in the Museo del Prado, records the monarch in full military regalia, emphasizing his official rank and the ceremonial honors he bore.

The portrait reflects the mid‑19th‑century Spanish practice of portraying monarchs in military dress to underline their role as heads of the armed forces. The inclusion of multiple orders underscores the intertwined nature of royal authority and noble patronage during the reign of Isabel II.