Artwork
Tocador de una dama romana

Tocador de una dama romana is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Juan Giménez Martín. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a Roman lady seated at a table, holding a hand mirror that reflects her face, emphasizing vanity and self‑examination. A gemstone rests on the table, adding a symbolic touch of wealth and refinement. The surrounding furnishings, a chair and a side table, frame the scene, suggesting a domestic interior where personal grooming takes place.
Technique & Style
The painting is executed in oil on canvas, measuring 85 cm in height by 146 cm in width. It depicts a hand mirror, table, seat, and gemstone, reflecting the domestic interior of a Roman lady. The work is signed by Juan Giménez Martín and belongs to the genre of oil painting.
History & Provenance
It is inventoried there as "Tocador de una dama romana" by Juan Giménez Martín, with dimensions of 85 cm in height and 146 cm in width.
Juan Giménez Martín created this oil painting in 1895, depicting a hand mirror, table, seat, and gemstone. It belongs to the collection of the Museo del Prado in Madrid, where it is currently displayed.
The work entered the museum's holdings through a formal accession process, reflecting its recognized cultural significance. Measuring 85 centimeters in height and 146 centimeters in width, the canvas remains part of the museum's permanent collection.
The painting was produced during the late 19th century, aligning with the artist's active period in Madrid's academic circles.
The work is held by the Museo del Prado in Madrid. It is inventoried there as "Tocador de una dama romana" by Juan Giménez Martín, with dimensions of 85 cm in height and 146 cm in width.
It was included in the Prado’s holdings by 1900, as recorded in the museum’s collection documentation.
Overview
Juan Jiménez Martín, a Spanish painter active in the late nineteenth century, completed the oil painting Tocador de una dama romana in 1898. The canvas presents an interior scene centered on a Roman woman at her dressing table, surrounded by attendants and elaborate furnishings. The work is presently held by the Museo del Prado in Madrid.
Context
Jiménez Martín was known for historical subjects, and this painting aligns with the nineteenth‑century fascination with antiquity and romanticized depictions of ancient daily life. The scene reflects contemporary European interest in recreating classical environments, using opulent costume and interior design to evoke a sense of timeless elegance.
Artist & collection
Artist
Juan Jiménez Martín (27 May 1858, Ávila - 1901, Madrid) was a Spanish painter who specialized in historical scenes. Some sources give his year of birth as 1855, and his name as "Giménez".










