Artistic analysis
This is likely a work created by someone from Velázquez’s circle, given its similarity to the master’s paintings. Against a plain, unadorned background, the figure of King Philip IV stands out, depicted in profile and dressed in black silk. His blond hair and mustache, his rosy complexion, and his prominent jaw are all characteristic of the Habsburgs. Around his neck, over his robe, we see a white ruff.
Technical information
NIG
2462
Author
Círculo de Velázquez
Title
Portrait of Philip IV
Date
c. 1650
Technique and medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
66 x 53 cm
Where can it be found?
Floor 1