Portret van Doña Isabel Parreño Arce Ruiz de Alarcón y Valdes, marquesa de Llano
1771 - 1772
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
135; 8; 98.5; 161.3; 14; 113.7; 150
About this artwork
height 135 cm x width 98.5 cm
Art Historical Context
In the grand tradition of 18th-century European portraiture, Anton Raphaels' *Portret van Doña Isabelreño Arce Ruiz Alarcón y Val, marquesa de Ll* (1771–1772) captures the elegance of Spanish nobility. Mengs, a pivotal figure in the Neoclassical, painted this oil on canvas (135 × 98.5 cm) while serving as court painter to King Charles III of Spain. sitter, Doña Isabel, was a marquise whose aristocratic title and bearing reflect the era's emphasis on refined poise and social hierarchy. Mengs masterfully blends Rococo softness with Neoclassical precision, employing smooth brushwork and luminous...
About the Artist
Anton Raphael Mengs
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