Artwork
Portrait of a Lady
Portrait of a Lady is an oil painting by Zacarías González Velázquez. It dates from 1810 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
The painting is a portrait representing a woman as its central subject. The work incorporates specific iconographic elements that denote status or allegiance, notably depicting the Golden Fleece. Additionally, the sitter is adorned with gemstones, which further emphasize her social standing and wealth within the conventions of early nineteenth-century portraiture.
Technique & Style
The artwork is an oil painting on canvas, measuring 45 cm in height and 35 cm in width, depicting a woman holding a golden fleece and a gemstone. It was created in 1810 by Zacarías González Velázquez and is classified as a portrait. The work belongs to the collection of the Museo del Prado in Madrid, where it is currently housed and studied.
History & Provenance
While the specific commission details and original ownership chain are not detailed in the provided records, the work's inception is firmly dated to 1810.
The Portrait of a Lady is an oil-on-canvas painting created by Zacarías González Velázquez in 1810. This work, currently held in the collection of the Museo del Prado, measures 45 cm in height and 35 cm in width. The painting depicts a woman adorned with a gemstone and the insignia of the Golden Fleece.
While the specific commission details and original ownership chain are not detailed in the provided records, the work's inception is firmly dated to 1810.
The Portrait of a Lady by Zacarías González Velázquez is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado in Madrid. Created in 1810, this oil on canvas work depicts a woman adorned with a gemstone and the insignia of the Golden Fleece. The painting measures 45 cm in height and 35 cm in width.
No specific inventory or accession number is provided in the available records, nor is there any documented exhibition history for this piece.
Overview
Created in 1810, the oil painting titled Portrait of a Lady is attributed to Spanish artist Zacarías González Velázquez, known for his work in portraiture and religious subjects. The work belongs to the Prado Museum’s collection, where it is displayed among other early‑nineteenth‑century pieces.
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Artist
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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