The Family of Philip V
Louis-Michel van Loo · 1743
Why it's great
The King of Spain and his queen sit with their children, in a splendid hall, in rich satins. Van Loo painted a large group portrait to display the royal family in 1743. Each member is carefully painted in elegant clothes. It's a glimpse of Spanish royalty.
Where to see it
📍 Museo del PradoMadrid, Spain
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Louis-Michel van Loo was born in Toulon, France, to a family of painters. He worked in Paris and also in Spain as the court painter to King Philip V. His portraits show silk, lace and royal splendor. He died in Paris in 1771.
