Portrait of Philip II in Armour
1557
186.0 x 82.0 cm
Monasterio de San Lorenzo
anthonis mor van dashorst (1517 – 1577)
Anthonis Mor van Dashorst (1517-1577) was a prolific Dutch portraitist of the Renaissance era. Known for his realistic depictions, he painted nobility & dignitaries like Mary Queen of England.
Monasterio de San Lorenzo (Escorial, Spain)
Explore El Escorial, a UNESCO World Heritage site near Madrid! Discover royal history, Renaissance art by masters like El Greco, and Philip II's stunning library within this majestic palace-monastery complex.
About this artwork
- Title: Portrait of Philip II in Armour
- Artist: anthonis mor van dashorst
- Year: 1557
- Original dimensions: 186.0 x 82.0 cm
- Format: Tall
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Monasterio de San Lorenzo
- Color palette: Earthy
- Color hue: Amber to Saffron
- Topics: portraits , warriors