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Leone Leoni (1509-90)
Philip II (1527-98) c. 1555
Bronze | 88.9 x 57.5 x 30.5 cm (whole object) | RCIN 35323
Queen's Guard Chamber, Windsor Castle
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An Italian bronze bust of Philip II (1527-98) King of Spain, wearing etched armour with the collar and badge of the Order of the Golden Fleece. An oval relief at the centre of the breastplate with a crucifix. Inscribed on the integrally-cast socle: PHI . REX . ANGL . ETC In the inscription, Philip is designated King of England, reflecting his marriage to Mary Tudor at Winchester in July 1554. The bust must have been made before January 1556, when he succeeded his father Charles V as King of Spain. It was commissioned by the Duke of Alba, probably following his appointment as Governor of Milan in April 1555.
Provenance
Commissioned by Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba; George Watson-Taylor sale, Christie's, London, 28 May 1825; bought by Robert Fogg for George IV (£52 10s). Placed in Store at Carlton Hous; dispacted to Windsor, 12 Nov. 1828.
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Medium and techniques
Bronze
Measurements
88.9 x 57.5 x 30.5 cm (whole object)
Featured in
ExhibitionThe Art of Italy in the Royal Collection: Renaissance & Baroque: The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace
Highlights the passionate collecting of Italian art by the British court
ExhibitionGeorge IV: Art & Spectacle
A lavish exhibition looking at the monarch's life through the art that enriched his world
