{"product_id":"charles-iv-of-spain-and-his-family-francisco-goya","title":"Charles IV of Spain and his family - Francisco Goya","description":"\u003cp\u003eA masterful group portrait by Francisco Goya, depicting the Spanish royal family with striking psychological realism and technical precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrancisco Goya painted this large-scale group portrait between 1800 and 1801. It depicts King Charles IV of Spain and his family, gathered in a formal setting. The composition is arranged in a line, with the royal figures dressed in elaborate, contemporary attire. Goya includes himself in the background on the left, standing before a large canvas, a nod to Velázquez and his own position as First Court Painter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting is noted for its psychological realism. Goya captures the likenesses of the royal family with a degree of honesty that borders on the unflattering. The figures are adorned with medals, sashes, and fine fabrics, yet their expressions and postures suggest a certain detachment or awkwardness. The lighting is focused on the central figures, particularly Queen Maria Luisa, who stands near the centre of the group. The background remains dark and somewhat indistinct, which pushes the figures forward into the viewer's space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, the work demonstrates Goya's mastery of brushwork and texture. The application of paint varies from the precise rendering of the royal decorations to the looser, more impressionistic treatment of the surrounding space. This painting is a significant example of court portraiture from the turn of the nineteenth century, capturing the Spanish monarchy during a period of political instability. It remains one of the most discussed works in the collection of the Museo del Prado in Madrid, offering a glimpse into the internal dynamics of the Bourbon court through the eyes of one of Spain's most observant artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/electors-of-saxony-friedrich-the-wise-johann-the-steadfast-and-johann-friedrich-the-magnanimous-lucas-cranach-the-elder\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eElectors of Saxony: Friedrich the Wise, Johann the Steadfast and Johann Friedrich the Magnanimous by Lucas Cranach the Elder\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-louis-philippe-i-bl\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Louis Philippe I by BL\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/francisco-goya\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eFrancisco Goya prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Francisco Goya","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59464503066959,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59464508801359,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59464508834127,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59464508866895,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59464508899663,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59464508932431,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59464508965199,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59464508997967,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59464509030735,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59464509063503,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59464509096271,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59464509129039,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Charles-IV-of-Spain-and-his-family_Poster_CompositorV1_1794389976558.jpg?v=1794390208","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/charles-iv-of-spain-and-his-family-francisco-goya","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}