Who painted Philip V, King of Spain?

Philip V, King of Spain was painted by Jean Ranc in 1723.

Where can I see Philip V, King of Spain?

Philip V, King of Spain is held by Museo del Prado.

What movement is Philip V, King of Spain?

Philip V, King of Spain is associated with Rococo painting.

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Artwork

Philip V, King of Spain

Jean Ranc , 1723

Philip V, King of Spain is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Jean Ranc. It dates from 1723 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.

About this work

Subject & Meaning

Jean Ranc, who served as court painter to Philip V, produced this likeness in 1723, during the later years of the king's reign.

The painting is a portrait of Philip V of Spain, the Bourbon monarch who ruled from 1700 until his death in 1746, making him the founder of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty. Jean Ranc, who served as court painter to Philip V, produced this likeness in 1723, during the later years of the king's reign.

As a royal state portrait, the work functions as an official image of kingship rather than a private study. Such portraits were central to Bourbon visual propaganda, projecting the authority, legitimacy, and continuity of the new dynasty that had assumed the Spanish throne at the beginning of the eighteenth century. By depicting the reigning monarch in a formal portrait format, the painting asserts Philip V's status as sovereign and reinforces the ceremonial image of monarchy that circulated within the royal palaces and courtly spaces of Spain.

The work's status as the principal likeness of the king is reflected in its provenance, having been owned by Ferdinand VII of Spain and held in the Royal Palace of Madrid before entering the Museo del Prado collection.

Technique & Style

Jean Ranc executed this 1723 portrait of Philip V using oil paint applied to a canvas support. The work measures 144 cm in height and 115 cm in width, adhering to the conventions of royal portraiture from the early 18th century. As an oil painting, the medium allows for the detailed rendering of textures and the subtle modulation of light characteristic of Ranc's style. The piece remains classified as a portrait, focusing on the formal depiction of the Spanish monarch.

History & Provenance

The portrait of Philip V was created in 1723 by the French painter Jean Ranc, executed in oil on canvas measuring 144 cm by 115 cm. According to the work’s provenance, it was originally housed in the Royal Palace of Madrid before entering the Spanish royal collection. The painting later came into the possession of Ferdinand VII of Spain and is now part of the Museo del Prado’s holdings, where it remains on display.

The painting is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado, located at the Royal Palace of Madrid. According to the associated record, it was formerly owned by Ferdinand VII of Spain.

No specific inventory or accession number is documented in the available sources, and no exhibition history is recorded.

Overview

This portrait of Philip V, King of Spain, was created by French artist Jean Ranc in 1723 using oil paint. It is part of the Museo del Prado's collection.