painting of two daughters of Philip II of Spain

Spanish paintings in the Royal Collection

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AFTER DIEGO VELÁZQUEZ (1599-1660)

Prince Balthazar Carlos of Spain (1629-1646)

c.1660-68

RCIN 403017

This portrait depicts Balthazar Carlos aged six wearing hunting attire. He was the only son of Philip IV and his first wife, Isabella of Bourbon. He was heir apparent to all the kingdoms, states and dominions of the Spanish monarchy, but died prematurely in 1646, aged 16.

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