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As he was often required to do, Pantoja de la Cruz here copied an original by Sofonisba Anguissola (c. 1535-1625) of Cremona; it was her first portrait of the young queen. It is an attractive adaptation to Spanish conventions, but using warmer, lighter colours; a marmot-fur stole has also been added to the queen’s costume.In this three-quarter portrait Queen Isabel de Valois (1546-1568) wears a bl
References to Antiquity are one of the distinctive elements of Luis Paret’s drawings, both in those specifically focused on classical themes, like the one analysed herein, as well as in those in which Roman motifs serve as ornamentation in other types of compositions. 1758 marked a turning point in the Spanish art scene; it was then that the Academia de San Fernando began to send its first boarder
This case takes the form of the vessel for which it was made, a Drinking vessel with six lobes and scroll-shaped handles (O88). The exquisite pieces from the Dauphin´s Treasure are complemented by the custom-made cases that match the shape of each and allow them to be safely transported and counted, as each can be recognized by the contours of its corresponding box. Their wooden structures are lin
This case takes the form of the vessel for which it was made, a Small jade and silver-gilt brazier with two masks (O64). The exquisite pieces from the Dauphin´s Treasure are complemented by the custom-made cases that match the shape of each and allow them to be safely transported and counted, as each can be recognized by the contours of its corresponding box. Their wooden structures are lined with
This case takes the form of the vessel for which it was made, an Heliotrope tazza with turquoises and rubies (O71). The exquisite pieces from the Dauphin´s Treasure are complemented by the custom-made cases that match the shape of each and allow them to be safely transported and counted, as each can be recognized by the contours of its corresponding box. Their wooden structures are lined with wool
This case takes the form of the vessel for which it was made, a Gold tazza with turquoises and rubies (O69). The exquisite pieces from the Dauphin´s Treasure are complemented by the custom-made cases that match the shape of each and allow them to be safely transported and counted, as each can be recognized by the contours of its corresponding box. Their wooden structures are lined with wool and si
This case takes the form of the vessel for which it was made, Gondola or galley with three winged serpents (O114). The exquisite pieces from the Dauphin´s Treasure are complemented by the custom-made cases that match the shape of each and allow them to be safely transported and counted, as each can be recognized by the contours of its corresponding box. Their wooden structures are lined with wool
This case takes the form of the vessel for which it was made, an Heliotrope cup with two gold masks (O53). Case lined externally in leather with gilt iron decoration of fleurs-de-lys, and internally with red velvet. Internally, it is lined with red velvet in good condition, and has some small pads of crimson silk to preserve the delicate chased masks with rings in their mouths, situated at the end
This case takes the form of the vessel for which it was made, a Small agate cup with dark bands (O55). The exquisite pieces from the Dauphin´s Treasure are complemented by the custom-made cases that match the shape of each and allow them to be safely transported and counted, as each can be recognized by the contours of its corresponding box. Their wooden structures are lined with wool and silk or
This case takes the form of the vessel for which it was made, an Oval rock crystal vessel with gadrooned decoration (O89). The exquisite pieces from the Dauphin´s Treasure are complemented by the custom-made cases that match the shape of each and allow them to be safely transported and counted, as each can be recognized by the contours of its corresponding box. Their wooden structures are lined wi
This case takes the form of the vessel for which it was made, a Rock crystal boat with a dragon, two fantastical creatures and wheels (O115). The exquisite pieces from the Dauphin´s Treasure are complemented by the custom-made cases that match the shape of each and allow them to be safely transported and counted, as each can be recognized by the contours of its corresponding box. Their wooden stru
This case takes the form of the vessel for which it was made, a Vase with handles in the form of female hybrid figures (O91). The exquisite pieces from the Dauphin´s Treasure are complemented by the custom-made cases that match the shape of each and allow them to be safely transported and counted, as each can be recognized by the contours of its corresponding box. Their wooden structures are lined
This case takes the form of the vessel for which it was made, a Boat-shaped cup with a band of birds and flowers on the mount (O45). Case lined externally in leather with gilt iron decoration of fleurs-de-lys and dolphins, and internally with red cloth. Metal clasps. The exquisite pieces from the Dauphin´s Treasure are complemented by the custom-made cases that match the shape of each and allow th
Case for three rock crystal salvers (O001003, O00104 and O00105). The exquisite pieces from the Dauphin´s Treasure are complemented by the custom-made cases that match the shape of each and allow them to be safely transported and counted, as each can be recognized by the contours of its corresponding box. Their wooden structures are lined with wool and silk or taffeta, and they are held shut by a
This case takes the form of the vessel for which it was made, a Small urn in faceted rock crystal (O118). The exquisite pieces from the Dauphin´s Treasure are complemented by the custom-made cases that match the shape of each and allow them to be safely transported and counted, as each can be recognized by the contours of its corresponding box. Their wooden structures are lined with wool and silk
This case takes the form of the vessel for which it was made, a Large vase in the shape of a dragon or caquesseitão (O112). The exquisite pieces from the Dauphin´s Treasure are complemented by the custom-made cases that match the shape of each and allow them to be safely transported and counted, as each can be recognized by the contours of its corresponding box. Their wooden structures are lined w
This case takes the form of the vessel for which it was made, a Rock crystal vessel with spout and trefoiled handle (O100). The exquisite pieces from the Dauphin´s Treasure are complemented by the custom-made cases that match the shape of each and allow them to be safely transported and counted, as each can be recognized by the contours of its corresponding box. Their wooden structures are lined w
This case takes the form of the vessel for which it was made, a Gadrooned sardonyx cup with an eagle’s head (O44). Case lined externally in leather with gilt iron decoration of fleurs-de-lys and dolphins, and internally with red cloth. Metal clasps. The exquisite pieces from the Dauphin´s Treasure are complemented by the custom-made cases that match the shape of each and allow them to be safely tr
