Ferdinand VII (1784–1833), When Prince of Asturias
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
32 3/4 x 26 1/4 in. (83.2 x 66.7 cm)
Classification
Paintings
Department
European Paintings
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of René Fribourg, 1951
Accession Number
51.70
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Art Historical Context
In the European Paintings department of the Metropolitan of Art, Francisco Goya's *Ferdinand VII (1784–1833), When Prince of Asturias* captures the young heir to the Spanish throne in a striking oil-on-canvas portrait, measuring 32¾ × 26¼ inches. Donated by René Fribourg in 1951, this work exemplifies Goya's mastery of portraiture during Spain's late Enlightenment era. Though the exact date remains unknown, it likely dates to the late 18th century, when Ferdinand held the title of Prince of from 1788 onward, before his controversial reign amid the Napoleonic Wars. Goya, a pivotal figure bridg...