Portrait of a Boy about three years old, possibly Prince Balthasar Carlos, Son of the Spanish King Philip IV 1632 - 1650

This oil painting, attributed to an anonymous artist, portrays a young boy possibly Prince Balthasar Carlos, son of King Philip IV of Spain. Dating back to 1632-1650, the portrait depicts the child in a dark, formal attire with a large, white collar, a common style in portraiture of the era. Despite the unknown artist, the work exhibits a keen eye for detail and a sense of realism, capturing the boy’s youthful innocence and somber expression. The small scale of the painting, measuring 31.5 cm by 25.4 cm, suggests it was intended for a private collection rather than public display.