- Slide Notes
- Artwork Info
This is the father of the child in the last portrait-- the King of Spain. We found that the hat found in this portrait can also be found in his son's portrait. The father also has a similar sash around his chest.
Unlike his son's portrait the King is shown in simple clothing, with simple surroundings. As King he felt his importance should be obvious and he didn't have to show off in his portrait.
Unlike his son's portrait the King is shown in simple clothing, with simple surroundings. As King he felt his importance should be obvious and he didn't have to show off in his portrait.
Philip IV, King of Spain
1624
Diego Rodríguez de Silva y Velázquez
208.6 x 110.2 cm (82 1/8 x 43 3/8 in.)
Oil on canvas
Classification: Paintings
Type, sub-type: Portrait - Single - Male; Oversize - Vertical
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Sarah Wyman Whitman Fund
Accession number: 04.1606
On view: William I. Koch Gallery (European Painting 1500–1700)
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