Charles IV of Spain stands in full hunting dress, holding a long rifle upright in his right hand while his left rests on the barrel. He wears a large black hat that casts a shadow over his forehead, a patterned brown coat, and a yellow waistcoat richly embroidered with floral motifs. A blue and white sash crosses his chest, adorned with a red medal and a silver belt buckle, signaling his royal status.

His expression is composed and slightly reserved, with a faint smile and direct gaze that meets the viewer. At his feet, a hunting dog sits attentively, looking up at the king with its head tilted, its white coat marked by dark spots. The king’s black breeches and tall boots are set off by tan gaiters, and the dog’s orange collar adds a note of color near the bottom of the composition.

Behind him, a broad tree trunk rises, its foliage forming a dark mass that frames his head and shoulders. The background opens to a misty, pale landscape of rolling hills, painted in soft, cool tones that recede into the distance. Light falls from the left, illuminating the king’s face, chest, and the dog’s back, while the shaded areas are rendered in deep browns and greens.

Goya’s brushwork is visible in the textured fur of the dog, the loose handling of the landscape, and the intricate detailing of the king’s costume. The composition is vertical and stately, with the king’s upright pose echoed by the rifle and the tree, while the dog’s curved form softens the lower edge. Small details, such as the glint of metal on the rifle and the embroidery on the waistcoat, are rendered with precision. Portrait of Charles IV, King of Spain was painted by Francisco de Goya in the 1790s.

The painting shows Charles IV in hunting attire, accompanied by a dog, as described in the museum’s record.