Sebastián Gabriel de Borbón as a child
1822 Prado Museum
About this artwork
A portrait of the young Infante Sebastián Gabriel de Borbón wearing a military uniform, painted by Francisco Goya in 1822. The child stands in a landscape, holding his bicorne hat at his side.
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Sebastián Gabriel de Borbón was a member of the Spanish and Portuguese royal families, known for his military involvement during the Carlist Wars. This portrait by Goya captures the young prince in a surprisingly martial guise, reflecting the intense political tensions and royal pressures of early 19th-century Spain. It is a poignant example of how even royal children were depicted as symbols of state authority and future leadership.
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Sebastián Gabriel de Borbón as a child
Francisco Goya, 1822
