This exhibition in Madrid presents "The Portrait in the Royal Collections: From Juan de Flandes to Antonio López," offering a profound look at Spanish royal portraiture. Explore the artistic evolution through a remarkable collection of works spanning from the 15th to the 21st century. Visitors can discover the historical and cultural significance of these pieces, organized by Patrimonio Nacional at the Royal Palace.
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This exhibition showcases "The Portrait in the Royal Collections: From Juan de Flandes to Antonio López," featuring 114 works from Patrimonio Nacional's Royal Collections. The display spans from the 15th to the 21st century, highlighting masterpieces by renowned artists.
Organized by Patrimonio Nacional with sponsorship from Fundación Banco Santander, the exhibition "El Retrato en las Colecciones Reales. De Juan de Flandes a Antonio López" is open to the public at the Royal Palace of Madrid. It features 114 works drawn from Patrimonio Nacional's Royal Collections, representing a wide array of artistic disciplines and masters from the 15th to the 21st centuries. Among the featured artists are significant figures such as Roger van der Weyden, Juan de Flandes, Antonio Moro, Alonso Sánchez Coello, Juan Pantoja de la Cruz, Anton Rafael Mengs, Diego Velázquez de Silva, José de Ribera, Pedro Pablo Rubens, Louis Michel Van Loo, Francisco de Goya, José and Federico Madrazo, Joaquín Sorolla, Salvador Dalí, Hernán Cortés, and Antonio López, offering a comprehensive look at the evolution of portraiture within the Spanish royal context. The exhibition is curated by Carmen García-Frías Checa and Javier Jordán de Urríes y de la Colina and is hosted in the Temporary Exhibition Halls of the Royal Palace of Madrid. Visitors can explore the different periods and styles of royal portraiture, from the early masters to contemporary interpretations, understanding the historical and artistic significance of these works within the broader narrative of Spanish art and monarchy. The exhibition provides access to a dedicated microsite for further exploration of the displayed pieces.
Access to the exhibition "El Retrato en las Colecciones Reales" is included with the ticket for the Royal Palace of Madrid, priced at 11 euros. The exhibition adheres to the Palace's summer and winter opening hours.
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