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Philip II [note 1] (21 May 1527 – 13 September 1598), sometimes known in Spain as Philip the Prudent (Spanish: Felipe el Prudente), was King of Spain [note 2] from 1556, King of Portugal from 1580, and King of Naples and Sicily from 1554 until his death in 1598.
Philip II of Spain has inspired artistic and cultural works for over four centuries, as the most powerful ruler in the Europe of his day, and subsequently a central figure in the "Black Legend" of Spanish power. The following list covers representations of him in drama, opera, film, novels, and verse.
Pages in category "Cultural depictions of Philip II of Spain" The following 24 pages are in this category, out of 24 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
References: Catalog Museo del Prado, 1854-1858, 649 ; Catalog Museo del Prado, 1872-1907, 498; Museo del Prado artwork ID: 7249afc2-e80c-4e47-8dba-0dda1758a9aa ; BALaT object ID: 40001616
Nederlands: Portret van Philips II, koning van Spanje. Staande ten halven lijve, in wapenrusting, naar rechts. Staande ten halven lijve, in wapenrusting, naar rechts. De rechterhand rust op de helm die voor hem staat.
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Portrait of Philip II is an oil on canvas portrait by Titian of Philip II of Spain wearing the chain of the Order of the Golden Fleece. It is in the collection of the Museo di Capodimonte , in Naples .
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