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Portrait of Infante Don Luis de Borbon, c. 1776. Creator: Anton Raphael Mengs (German, 1728-1779)
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Portrait of Infante Don Luis de Borbon, c. 1776. Creator: Anton Raphael Mengs (German, 1728-1779)
Portrait of Infante Don Luis de Borbon, c. 1776. As a younger child of King Philip V of Spain, Don Luis received important religious posts, including Archbishop of Toledo and Seville. However, his philandering led to losing these titles and banishment from the court, while he became a crucial avant-garde art patron, especially of Goya. The encrustations of medals and cacophonous fabrics speak to Mengss experiments in representing status, privilege, and royal honors in the age of Enlightenment, when rational skepticism began to confront absolutist, hereditary power
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This portrait print, titled "Portrait of Infante Don Luis de Borbon" captures the essence of a complex historical figure. Painted by the renowned German artist Anton Raphael Mengs in 1776, it showcases his mastery in capturing both physical likeness and psychological depth. Infante Don Luis de Borbon was no ordinary royal. As a younger child of King Philip V of Spain, he held prestigious religious positions such as Archbishop of Toledo and Seville. However, his scandalous affairs led to his downfall, resulting in the loss of these titles and banishment from courtly life. Despite this setback, Don Luis became an influential patron of avant-garde art during that era. Mengs skillfully portrays Don Luis's character through intricate details within the painting. The encrustations of medals adorning his attire symbolize status and privilege while hinting at the opulence associated with royalty. The cacophonous fabrics draped around him further emphasize Mengs' experimentation with representing power and honor during the Enlightenment period when skepticism towards absolute hereditary rule began to emerge. This remarkable artwork is not only a testament to Mengs' artistic prowess but also serves as a window into an intriguing chapter in history. It reminds us that even those who have fallen from grace can leave behind lasting legacies through their support for innovative artists like Francisco Goya. Displayed at The Cleveland Museum of Art, this exquisite oil on canvas painting continues to captivate viewers with its rich symbolism and profound narrative about one man's rise
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