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Spanish paintings in the Royal Collection
Highlights of Spanish paintings in the Royal Collection
Prince Balthazar Carlos of Spain (1629-1646)
c.1660-68RCIN 403017
This portrait depicts Balthazar Carlos aged six wearing hunting attire. He was the only son of Philip IV and his first wife, Isabella of Bourbon. He was heir apparent to all the kingdoms, states and dominions of the Spanish monarchy, but died prematurely in 1646, aged 16.