Philip II of Spain on His Throne

1612

Antonio Tempesta

Associated Names
Antonio Tempesta

Artist, Florentine, 1555 - 1630

The image shows five men in a richly decorated interior. The man seated on the left is on a throne-like chair on a raised platform. He is in a full view sitting pose with a distinctive rough collar, a hat, long hair, and a beard. The man in front appears to be presenting or reading a document to the seated figure, shown from head to toe with detailed clothing, including a wide belt and a flowing cape. The other three men are standing around; one is closer to the viewer and holds a hat and a thin stick or staff. All the men wear similar historical European clothing with ruffled collars, doublets, and short trousers. The room is decorated with large curtains and a window with a gridded design, casting shadows on the floor tiles.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.189

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 628

  • Series Title

    The Funeral Book of the Queen of Spain


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821.

Wikidata ID

Q65507478

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