Artwork

Isabel II

Isabel II, by Unknown, oil, 1801
Isabel II, by Unknown, oil, 1801

Isabel II is an oil painting by Unknown. It dates from 1801 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.

About this work

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Queen Isabel II, presenting her as a monarch through specific regalia. The composition includes a sceptre, a crown, and a gemstone, which serve as traditional symbols of royal authority and sovereignty. These objects function as the primary iconographic elements that define the subject's status and power within the work.

Technique & Style

The painting is executed in oil on canvas, a technique documented in the source materials.

The painting is executed in oil on canvas, a technique documented in the source materials. The support is canvas, consistent with the material specification, and the work features a crown and sceptre rendered through brushwork that contributes to its formal composition. These stylistic elements align with royal iconography described in the description, while the dimensions of 213 by 147 cm establish its physical presence within the Museo del Prado collection.

History & Provenance

The painting was created in 1801, executed in oil on canvas. It depicts Queen Isabella II alongside regalia including a sceptre, crown, and gemstones, and is classified as a painting within the Museo del Prado's collection, where it is held.

Overview

The painting 'Isabel II' is an oil on canvas work depicting a regal figure. The subject is presented with formal attributes and surroundings that convey grandeur and importance.

Isabel II
Isabel II, Isidoro Lozano

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

Museo del Prado

Museum

Museo del Prado

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Isabel II?

Isabel II was painted by Unknown in 1801.

Where can I see Isabel II?

Isabel II is held by Museo del Prado.