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Ramiro II
Ramiro II is an oil painting by Rufino Casado. It dates from 1852 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
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Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Ramiro II of León, an early tenth-century king of the Astur-Leonese dynasty, shown wearing the royal mantle and crown while holding a sword. These attributes, crown, mantle, and sword, conventionally signify royal authority and martial power, aligning with historical portrayals of medieval monarchs invested with both regal and military roles. The inclusion of the sword alongside the regalia emphasizes the king’s dual identity as both a sovereign and a warrior, a motif frequently used in nineteenth-century historical imagery to evoke legitimate authority rooted in both lineage and action.
Technique & Style
The work is an oil painting on canvas, measuring 222 cm in height and 140 cm in width. It portrays Ramiro II of León wearing a sword, royal mantle, and crown. Executed in 1852, the painting belongs to the collection of the Museo del Prado and was created by Rufino Casado.
History & Provenance
The artwork was commissioned by the Museo del Prado in Lugo and remains part of its collection, housed in the Deputación Provincial de Lugo.
The painting titled Ramiro II was created in 1852 by Rufino Casado as an oil on canvas work. It portrays the medieval monarch Ramiro II of León, featuring a sword, royal mantle, crown, and sword. The artwork was commissioned by the Museo del Prado in Lugo and remains part of its collection, housed in the Deputación Provincial de Lugo. Its dimensions measure 222 cm in height and 140 cm in width.
The painting Ramiro II by Rufino Casado is part of the collection of the Museo del Prado. Its inventory records indicate a location associated with the Deputación Provincial de Lugo. The work was created in 1852 and is executed in oil on canvas, measuring 222 cm in height and 140 cm in width.
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Context
The painting Ramiro II by Rufino Casado, created in 1852, depicts Ramiro II of León with a sword, royal mantle, and crown, reflecting historical themes characteristic of 19th-century Spanish art. It is part of the Museo del Prado collection and was painted using oil on canvas, measuring 222 cm in height and 140 cm in width. The work is studied within the broader context of Spanish academic painting and royal iconography, highlighting Casado's engagement with historical subjects during his career.
Scholarly attention to Ramiro II has focused on its stylistic elements and historical representation, situating it within Casado's artistic output and the cultural milieu of 19th-century Spain.
Overview
Rufino Casado’s oil on canvas, completed in 1852, portrays the medieval monarch Ramiro II of León. The work is part of the collection of the Museo del Prado and presents the king in regal dress against a darkened backdrop.
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