Portrait of a Young Girl

Created in 1660, Portrait of a Young Girl is an oil on canvas painting attributed to Juan Bautista Martínez del Mazo and José Antolínez. The artwork measures 58 by 46 centimeters and depicts a girl adorned with a gemstone. It is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado, where it is cataloged as P001227. The painting was included in an exhibition focused on Velázquez.

The painting known as Portrait of a Young Girl is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado, where it is cataloged under the inventory number P001227. Attributed to José Antolínez and Juan Bautista Martínez del Mazo, the work dates to 1660. Its exhibition history includes a showing in an exhibition dedicated to Velázquez.

Portrait of a Young Girl is a 1660 oil painting by Spanish Baroque artist Juan Bautista Martínez del Mazo, characterized by its focus on a solitary, youthful subject rendered in the early Baroque Italian style.

Within the broader context of 17th-century Spanish Baroque, this portrait exemplifies Mazo's specialization in portraiture, balancing simplicity with the subtle use of color and texture to convey the subject's personality.

While specific lasting impacts of Portrait of a Young Girl on the art world are not widely documented, it remains a notable example of Mazo's contribution to Spanish Baroque portraiture, reflecting the enduring influence of Velázquez's school.