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King Philip IV at half-length, by Unknown, oil, 1700

King Philip IV at half-length

Unknown

1700

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museo del Prado

Dominant colour

Overview

King Philip IV at half-length is a 1700 oil by Unknown, a Spanish Baroque Tenebrist work, depicting Golden Fleece, held at Museo del Prado.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1700 · Spanish Baroque Tenebrist
Where can I see it?
Museo del Prado

About this work

This painting is a portrait of a man with a hooked mustache, wearing a black robe and a gold chain with a cross. The background is dark, and the man's face is the main focus of the painting. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and contrast in the painting, with the light source coming from the left side of the image. The man's face is well-lit, while the rest of the painting is in shadow.

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