King Philip II of Spain

Pompeo Leoni

second half 16th century · Marble · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Pompeo Leoni completed many works by his father, Leone Leoni, that were destined for the Spanish court and executed many commissions of his own design for Philip II (r. 1556–98). The king wears the chain and badge of the Order of the Golden Fleece.

Artist

Pompeo Leoni

Date

second half 16th century

Medium

Marble

Culture

Spanish

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Bequest of Annie C. Kane, 1926