Artwork

Portrait of a Knight of the Order of Santiago

Portrait of a Knight of the Order of Santiago, by Unknown, oil, 1701
Portrait of a Knight of the Order of Santiago, by Unknown, oil, 1701

Portrait of a Knight of the Order of Santiago is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1701 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.

About this work

Technique & Style

Executed in 1701, this portrait is an oil painting on canvas. The work measures 87 cm in height and 78 cm in width. As a formal portrait, it depicts a knight belonging to the Order of Santiago. The piece is currently held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.

History & Provenance

While the source confirms the museum location and the artist's attribution, it does not provide a specific inventory or accession number for the piece.

The Portrait of a Knight of the Order of Santiago is an oil-on-canvas painting created in 1701 by Louis-Michel van Loo. The work measures 87 cm in height and 78 cm in width. It currently resides in the collection of the Museo del Prado.

The specific commission details and the chain of ownership prior to its arrival at the Prado are not documented in the provided sources.

The Portrait of a Knight of the Order of Santiago is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado in Madrid. The work is an oil painting on canvas created in 1701 by Louis-Michel van Loo. While the source confirms the museum location and the artist's attribution, it does not provide a specific inventory or accession number for the piece. Similarly, the available documentation does not record a history of exhibitions for this portrait.

Overview

The Portrait of a Knight of the Order of Santiago is an oil painting depicting a dignified figure.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, a white-haired man, is dressed in formal attire with a red emblem on his left side, indicating membership in a prestigious order, likely the Order of Santiago.

Tomás de Iriarte
Tomás de Iriarte, Joaquín Inza y Ainsa

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 Portrait of a Knight of the Order of Santiago?

Portrait of a Knight of the Order of Santiago was painted by Unknown in 1701.

Where can I see Portrait of a Knight of the Order of Santiago?

Portrait of a Knight of the Order of Santiago is held by Museo del Prado.

What movement is Portrait of a Knight of the Order of Santiago?

Portrait of a Knight of the Order of Santiago is associated with Rococo painting.