This exhibition is a magnificent survey of the development of painting in Spain over the course of four centuries, and the first ever collection of work from Madrid’s esteemed Museo Nacional del Prado to visit Australia, exclusive to Queensland Art Gallery.
Curated by Javier Portús Pérez, Head of the Department of Spanish Painting (up to 1700), Museo Nacional del Prado, 'Portrait of Spain' highlights the internal and external factors that influenced the evolution of Spanish painting through three main periods. The exhibition includes masterpieces of renowned painters who worked in the Spanish Royal Court including El Greco, Velázquez, Ribera, Goya and Rubens.
La Sala del Prado
Visitors to ‘Portrait of Spain: Masterpieces from the Prado’ are invited to experience the vibrancy of Spanish art, history, food and culture in La Sala del Prado - a large-scale lounge environment nestled in the heart of the exhibition. The Sala features an integrated cafe, bar, and interactive spaces custom built to reflect cutting edge contemporary Spanish design. An enticing range of experiences relating to the rich exhibition themes and artists in the ‘Portrait of Spain’ exhibition includes fun multimedia interactives and drawing activities. Over the course of the exhibition period, programs and events in the Sala delve further into some of the most enthralling periods of Spanish history and contemporary culture with special guests.
Image: Alonso Sánchez Coello / La infanta Isabel Clara Eugenia y Magdalena Ruiz (The Infanta Isabel Clara Eugenia and Magdalena Ruiz) (detail) 1585-88 / Collection: Museo Nacional del Prado, Madrid