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Equestrian Portrait of the Duke of Lerma
An impressive equestrian portrait of Francisco Gómez de Sandoval, 1st Duke of Lerma, painted by Peter Paul Rubens. The painting depicts the duke on horseback, in full armor, as an expression of his power and prestige. The work exemplifies Baroque majesty and dynamism, combining the strength and elegance of the figure with the liveliness of the horse's movement.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Peter Paul Rubens
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Date of birth and death
28 June 1577 – 30 May 1640
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Natinality
Flemish
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Style
Flemish Baroque painting, dynamic compositions, vivid coloring, sensuous forms
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Significant works
The Raising of the Cross, The Descent from the Cross, The Night Watch, The Fall of Man, Marie de’ Medici cycle, The Three Graces
Information about the work
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Year:
1603
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Execution technique:
oil on canvas
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Location:
Museo del Prado, Madrid, Spain
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Theme:
equestrian portrait, power, aristocracy, Baroque, horse
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The painting symbolizes the might and authority of the Duke of Lerma through a monumental equestrian portrait, emphasizing his rank and authority within Spanish society.
The key to interpreting the work
Interpret as a Baroque icon of power and authority, focusing on the composition and expression of the dynamism of movement.See other works by this artist
Copy of Battle of Anghiari, the lost painting by Leonardo da Vinci
- Artist: Peter Paul Rubens
- Year: 1603
Madonna and Child with the Donors Alexandre Goubeau and his wife Anne Antoni
- Artist: Peter Paul Rubens
- Year: 1604
