PORTRAIT OF PHILIP II KING OF SPAIN LATE 16TH CENTURY

Refined oil painting on canvas, set in a carved and gilded wooden frame. The work depicts a portrait of the King of Spain Philip II (1527-1598), as indicated by the inscription in the upper right corner. The king is depicted standing and in profile, with his hair uncovered, a beard, and a mustache. He wears a dark formal suit, typical of the severe fashion of the Spanish court of the era, enhanced by a prominent white ruff around his neck. In his right hand, near the center of his chest, he holds a cross, a symbol of his deep commitment as a protector of Catholicism. It is a painting of great taste and refinement, capable of adding a touch of class to any setting. Spanish manufacture from the late 16th century. Measurements: H x W x D overall 126 x 110 x 4cm; H x W artwork only 117 x 103cm