MENGS, Anton Raphael (1728-1779). Ferdinand IV
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MENGS, Anton Raphael (1728-1779). Ferdinand IV
MENGS, Anton Raphael (1728-1779). Ferdinand IV, King of Naples. 1760. Portrait in 1760, at the age of nine. Neoclassicism. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. Madrid. Prado Museum
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This portrait depicts Ferdinand IV, the future King of Naples, at the tender age of nine, painted by the renowned Neoclassical artist Anton Raphael Mengs in 1760. The vertical oil on canvas, now housed in the prestigious Prado Museum in Madrid, Spain, showcases the young monarch dressed in rich, vibrant colors, donning a velvet robe and a golden crown adorned with precious stones. The interior setting, with its ornate furnishings and intricate architectural details, further emphasizes the opulence and grandeur of the royal court. Mengs, a German painter who spent most of his career in Italy and Spain, was known for his mastery of Neoclassical style, which was characterized by its emphasis on idealized forms, classical motifs, and a sense of harmony and balance. In this portrait, Mengs skillfully captures the young Ferdinand's serious and thoughtful expression, hinting at the weight of responsibility that would soon rest upon his shoulders. The artist's deft use of color and light adds depth and texture to the painting, creating a striking and enduring image of a young king on the cusp of adulthood.
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