Name the above painting and its artist. What was the purpose of equestrian portraits in history?

This portrait is by Diego Velazquez called Philip IV on Horseback. Equestrian portraits became common because it was believed that leaders looked especially powerful atop a large, powerful beast (horse). In addition, equestrian portraits were another way to show a leader's control, prominence, provide focus toward the leader being painted, and helped minimize any unattractive features that might be seen in frontals and profiles.

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This painting is called Philip IV on Horseback. It was painted by the Spanish artist Diego Velázquez.

Equestrian portraits were common in the Middle Ages, to symbolize people of high status, such as nobles and kings.

The purpose of equestrian portraits in history was therefore used to demonstrate the sovereignty of a leader mounted on the animal, which also symbolized strength, grandeur, focus and leadership.

There are several paintings of equestrian portraits from this period, some examples are the portraits of Napoleon, King Charles I and Don Quixote.

These portraits were a way of confirming the valor and power of the nobility, symbolized by a knight who has dominion for his horse, just as the leaders had for their people.

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