Portrait of the Infante Don Carlos facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Portrait of the Infante Don Carlos |
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| Artist | Diego Velázquez |
| Year | 1626 |
| Type | Oils |
| Location | Museo del Prado, Madrid |
The Portrait of the Infante Don Carlos is a famous oil painting created by Diego Velázquez in 1626 or 1627. It shows Don Carlos of Spain, who was the brother of King Philip IV of Spain. This painting was one of the first works Velázquez made when he moved to Madrid. Today, you can see it at the Prado Museum in Madrid.
About the Painting
This painting shows Don Carlos in a relaxed and elegant pose. He is wearing a black outfit with fancy grey braids. Around his neck, he has a thick gold chain with the Order of the Golden Fleece. This was a very important award.
Details of the Portrait
In the painting, Don Carlos holds a hat in his left hand. He holds a glove in his right hand. Velázquez made the figure stand out by placing him in the darkest part of the painting. The artist also added a small strip of canvas, about 4 centimeters wide, to each side of the painting. This made the portrait look even more powerful and important.
See also
- List of works by Diego Velázquez
Learn more in Spanish: Retrato del infante Don Carlos para niños
