Portrait of Philip IV in Fraga

The Portrait of Philip IV in Fraga is a portrait of Philip IV of Spain by Velázquez. It was painted in June 1644 in Fraga, where the king had moved his court while on a military campaign.

Portrait of Philip IV in Fraga
Spanish: Felipe IV en Fraga
ArtistDiego Velázquez
Year1644
MediumOil on canvas
Dimensions129.8 cm × 99.4 cm (51.1 in × 39.1 in)
LocationFrick Collection, New York City

In 1911 the painting was acquired by the Frick Collection. There is a copy in the Dulwich Picture Gallery, but this is not currently thought to be by Velázquez.[1]

References

  1. "Philip IV, King of Spain". dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk. 2019-12-02.
  • Velázquez , exhibition catalog from The Metropolitan Museum of Art (fully available online as PDF), which contains material on this portrait (see index).
  • Xavier Saloman, curator at the Frick Collection, "Cocktails with a Curator" 22 May 2020.


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