It has often been stated that this painting is part of a series of four, all now in the Prado, but that is probably not the case. The dimensions of all four paintings (P1619, P1620, P1621, P1622) are [+]
According to sources from antiquity and The Golden Legend (a 13th-century book that narrates the lives of saints), the apostle Philip preached the Gospel in Scythia and was crucified in the city of Hi [+]
This painting was first recorded in 1746 in the Spanish royal collection, together with Still life with Flowers, Gilt Goblet, Almonds, Dried Fruits, Sweets, Biscuits, Wine and a Pewter Flagon (P1620). [+]
Gaspar Melchor de Jovellanos was one of the most illustrious representatives of the Spanish Enlightenment, a man of letters, writer and poet, as well as a statesman with advanced ideas. Born in Gij&oa [+]
Esta fotografía pertenece a una serie formada por 55 piezas (HF1158, HF1213). Las fotografías pertenecen a una colección compuesta por una descripción de cada pieza del Tesoro del Delfín en papel, que [+]
Esta fotografía pertenece a una serie formada por 55 piezas (HF1158 a HF1213). Las fotografías pertenecen a una colección compuesta por una descripción de cada pieza del Tesoro del Delfín en papel, qu [+]
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An ivory Christ with copper arms that were probably added at a later date. The cross consists of various pieces of rock crystal joined by metal rods covered with painted parchment. The clasps are of e [+]
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 [+]
An oval salver or tray made up of seven pieces of rock crystal, identical in structure to O104. There are variations in the decorative composition, the work of the same Milanese workshop, recognisable [+]
Oval salver made up of seven pieces of rock crystal joined by a silver mount. The body consists of a moulded silver gilt oval piece with an oblong slot for the foot. The engraved decoration is at the [+]
Este camafeo formó parte de un vaso robado en 1918. Según se puede apreciar en la fotografía HF0835/024, el vaso estaba compuesto por un cuerpo globular, formado por dos tazones aplanados de ágata uni [+]
A vessel composed of five pieces of rock crystal and seven mounts. It has a deep egg-shaped bowl with a narrow base broadening at the shoulders, where a short neck emerges from a ring mount to open in [+]
The pair of a vessel stolen in 1918, this is one of the few pieces which still preserve work by Pierre Ladoyreau or Ladoireau, one of the great master craftsmen of the 17th century in France, who desi [+]
Este camafeo formó parte de un vaso robado en 1918. Según se puede apreciar en la fotografía HF0835/024, el vaso estaba compuesto por un cuerpo globular, formado por dos tazones aplanados de ágata uni [+]
Este camafeo formó parte de un vaso robado en 1918. Según se puede apreciar en la fotografía HF0835/026, el vaso estaba compuesto por un cuerpo globular, formado por dos tazones aplanados de ágata uni [+]
A vessel made up of five pieces, the body of serpentine and the rest of heliotrope. By means of a silver gilt volute and a circle of rubies and diamonds in the form of a collar, an eagle’s head has be [+]