Artwork
José Lemery e Ibarrola Ney y González
José Lemery e Ibarrola Ney y González is an oil painting by Simón Flores de la Rosa. It dates from 1862 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
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Subject & Meaning
Its iconography emphasizes loyalty and service to the Crown, with the depicted orders serving as visual emblems of the subjects’ contributions.
The painting shows the Order of Isabella the Catholic, the Order of Charles III, and José Lemery, symbolizing the honored civil and military figures of 19th‑century Spain.
The work functions as a formal portrait of distinguished officials, reflecting the ceremonial importance of royal orders in the period.
Its iconography emphasizes loyalty and service to the Crown, with the depicted orders serving as visual emblems of the subjects’ contributions.
Technique & Style
Simón Flores de la Rosa executed this 1862 portrait using oil paint on canvas. The work measures 114 cm in height and 90.5 cm in width. As a painting, the medium allows for the detailed rendering of the sitter, José Lemery, including the precise depiction of his honors such as the Order of Isabella the Catholic and the Order of Charles III.
History & Provenance
Simón Flores de la Rosa executed this oil-on-canvas portrait in 1862. The work depicts José Lemery e Ibarrola Ney y González, who is shown wearing the insignia of the Order of Isabella the Catholic and the Order of Charles III. Measuring 114 cm in height and 90.5 cm in width, the painting entered the collection of the Museo del Prado, where it remains housed.
Overview
This oil painting, created in 1862 by Simón Flores de la Rosa, is a portrait of José Lemery e Ibarrola Ney y González. It is part of the Museo del Prado's collection.
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