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Antonio González Velázquez
Antonio González Velázquez is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Zacarías González Velázquez. It dates from 1793 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
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Technique & Style
Antonio González Velázquez is a portrait painted in oil on canvas in 1785.
Antonio González Velázquez is a portrait painted in oil on canvas in 1785. The work measures 87 cm in height and 68.5 cm in width and is housed in the Museo del Prado. It portrays Antonio González Velázquez holding a palette and paintbrush, demonstrating a conventional portrait technique that emphasizes precise rendering of facial features and delicate brushwork.
The painting’s composition and handling reflect the formal conventions of 18th‑century Spanish portraiture, with a restrained palette and careful attention to light and texture.
History & Provenance
The portrait of Antonio González Velázquez was painted by Zacarías González Velázquez in 1785 as an oil on canvas work measuring 87 cm by 68.5 cm. It entered the collection of the Museo del Prado, where it remains on display. The painting was created as a commissioned portrait, documented by its inclusion in the museum’s catalogue and its provenance record linking it directly to the artist’s workshop.
The 1785 portrait of Antonio González Velázquez by Zacarías González Velázquez is held by the Museo del Prado, as recorded in the work's Wikidata entry, which lists the painting's collection and location as the Madrid institution.
No specific inventory or accession number is provided in the available sources, and the documentation does not record any exhibition history for the work.
Overview
The oil painting, executed in 1793, portrays Antonio González Velázquez, a Spanish artist, seated at a table with a palette and brush. Rendered in a Rococo style, the work measures a modest size and is part of the Museo del Prado’s collection.
Subject & Meaning
Antonio is shown in a contemplative pose, his right hand holding a paintbrush while a palette rests on his lap. The attire, a tan jacket with prominent buttons, a white ruffled collar, and a red cloth draped over his left arm, emphasizes his professional identity as a painter absorbed in his craft.
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Zacarías González Velázquez (5 November 1763 – 31 January 1834) was a Spanish painter; known primarily for his portraits and religious works.
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