Philip II (1527-98)

Institution

Royal Collection Trust

Object description:

An Italian bronze bust of Philip II (1527-98) King of Spain, wearing etched armour with the collar and badge of the Order of the Golden Fleece. An oval relief at the centre of the breastplate with a crucifix. Inscribed on the integrally-cast socle: PHI . REX . ANGL . ETC. In the inscription, Philip is designated King of England, reflecting his marriage to Mary Tudor at Winchester in July 1554. The bust must have been made before January 1556, when he succeeded his father Charles V as King of Spain. It was commissioned by the Duke of Alba, probably following his appointment as Governor of Milan in April 1555.

Cultural Heritage type:

Visual Works (hierarchy name)

Location:

London - United Kingdom

Object measurements:

88.9 x 57.5 x 30.5 cm (whole object)

Production

Leone Leoni (1509-90) (sculptor)

Date: c. 1555

Place: Italy

Material/Technique: cast, etched, chased

Provenance

George IV, King of the United Kingdom (1762-1830) (Acquirer)

Material/Technique: [None]

Subject/theme:

Grotesques, Philip II, King of Spain & Portugal, 1st son of Karl V, Holy Roman Emperor, grandson of Felipe I, King of Spain, Philip II, King of Spain, Order of the Golden Fleece

Resource

Rights Type:  

Record

Source: Royal Collection Trust