Philip II Offering Don Fernando to Victory 1570

Titian's "Philip II Offering Don Fernando to Victory" (1570) is a monumental painting depicting Philip II of Spain, who was King from 1556 to 1598, offering his son, Don Fernando, to the goddess of victory. The figure of Victory, a winged angel, is descending from the heavens, while a vanquished, bound Turkish prisoner sits in the foreground. The scene is set against a backdrop of a sea battle, suggesting the king's military achievements. This painting, now housed in the Museo del Prado, is a powerful representation of the Spanish Empire at its zenith, showcasing the power and authority of the Spanish monarchs.