Queen Isabel of Bourbon Equestrian by Diego Velázquez

Queen Isabel of Bourbon Equestrian 1635

diegovelazquez

Museo del Prado, Madrid, Spain

portrait

fantasy art

sculpture

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

underpainting

pastel chalk drawing

horse

painting painterly

abstract character

lady

female-portraits

mixed media

watercolor

Diego Velázquez's "Queen Isabel of Bourbon Equestrian" is a 1635 oil painting depicting Isabel of Bourbon, Queen of Spain, on horseback. This piece is an example of Baroque portraiture and is a powerful image of royal authority. The queen, dressed in elegant attire, is depicted with an air of composure and dignity, as if she is both in control of her horse and the kingdom. This artwork is a powerful testament to the skill of Velázquez, one of the most renowned painters of the Spanish Golden Age. The painting is currently displayed in the Museo del Prado, Madrid.