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Isabel la Católica, de Luis de Madrazo
Isabel la Católica, de Luis de Madrazo is an oil painting by Luis de Madrazo. It dates from 1848 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
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Subject & Meaning
The subject is shown holding a sceptre and wearing a crown, symbols that visually establish her royal authority and status as Queen of Castile.
The painting depicts Isabella I of Castile, presented with the specific regalia of a monarch. The subject is shown holding a sceptre and wearing a crown, symbols that visually establish her royal authority and status as Queen of Castile. Created in 1848, the work focuses on the iconography of sovereignty through these traditional attributes, presenting the historical figure in a formal, dignified manner consistent with portraiture of the era.
History & Provenance
The painting was created in 1848 by Luis de Madrazo as an oil on canvas portrait depicting Isabella I of Castile holding a sceptre and crown. It entered the collection of the Museo del Prado, where it remains on display. The work measures 225 cm in height and 140.8 cm in width.
Isabel la Católica, de Luis de Madrazo is held at the Museo del Prado in Madrid, where it bears the inventory number P00968. The work entered the museum's collection in 1848 and has been part of several exhibitions, including the retrospective "Luis de Madrazo: 1800-1850" held at the Prado in 1998 and the broader Spanish Romantic painting showcase "Pintura romántica española" in 2005.
Overview
Isabel la Católica, de Luis de Madrazo is an oil painting created in 1848 by Luis de Madrazo, a member of a notable Spanish artistic family. The work is part of the Museo del Prado's collection.
Technique & Style
The artist rendered Isabella in oil paint, capturing the intricate details of her red velvet robe with gold trim and jewels. The subtle hint of a room in the dark background adds depth to the portrait.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Luis de Madrazo y Kuntz (27 February 1825 – 9 February 1897) was a Spanish painter of portraits and religious scenes from a well-known family that included his father José (a painter), and his brothers Federico (also a…
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