Portrait of Infante Antonio Pascual of Spain
1800 Museo del Prado
About this artwork
This is a portrait of the Infante Antonio Pascual of Spain, likely painted as a study or preparation for larger royal family commissions. It depicts the Infante in a formal, direct bust-length format with visible brushwork characteristic of Goya's mature style.
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Francisco Goya served as the First Court Painter to the Spanish Crown, a position that allowed him to capture the nuanced and often unflattering reality of the royal family. This portrait of the King's brother exemplifies Goya's transition from traditional court portraiture to a more psychological, expressive style that favored raw human character over idealized flattery.
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Portrait of Infante Antonio Pascual of Spain
Francisco Goya, 1800