Charles IV of Spain and his family

Charles IV of Spain and his family by Francisco Goya
Artist
Francisco Goya
Date
1800
Style
Romanticism
Genre
Portrait
Location
Museo del Prado
"Charles IV of Spain and His Family" is an intricate group portrait by Francisco Goya, exhibiting the characteristics of Romanticism. The iconic masterpiece was created using oil paints on a large canvas, making a powerful impression of the royal family. In this thought-provoking composition, initiated in 1800, the Spanish royal family is displayed in all their regal fineries. Completed in the summer of 1801 while Goya served as the Royal Family's principal painter, this significant portrait presents an intimate look at the royal family during Spain's romantic era.

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