Juan de La Corte is the best-known artist with works in the Naval Museum; next come Joan Baptista Adsuara Ramos, Vicente Tofiño de San Miguel Y van der Walle and Isaac Peral Y Caballero.
Below, the 8 best-known of the 56 artists with works of the Naval Museum in our catalogue (70 works), each with what the museum holds of them.
The masters of the originals
The 8 masters whose originals hang in the Naval Museum
For each master: where and when they were born, their movement, how many originals the museum keeps in our catalogue, a note from their life, and the originals to see.
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Baroque
1. Juan de La Corte 1597–1660
1597–1660 Born in Madrid, Spain Baroque 2 originals at the Naval Museum
Born in Madrid, he emerged from the workshop of Francisco Velázquez, inheriting a legacy of artistic skill and a deep understanding of composition and perspective – qualities that would define his unique style. Corte’s career was significantly shaped by his patronage under King Philip III and later, King Philip IV. Interestingly, Corte’s early career was marked by a shift in perspective.
Originals at the Naval Museum
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2. Joan Baptista Adsuara Ramos 1880–1977
1880–1977 Born in Valencia, Spain 2 originals at the Naval Museum
Joan Baptista Adsuara Ramos, known simply as Adsuara, was a Spanish sculptor born in Valencia in 1880 and passing away peacefully in 1977. Little is known definitively about Adsuara’s formative years, though biographical accounts suggest he received his initial artistic training in Valencia.
Originals at the Naval Museum
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1732–1795 Born in Cartagena, Spain 3 originals at the Naval Museum
Tofiño’s ascent within the Spanish naval hierarchy was swift, reflecting his dedication and burgeoning expertise. In 1768, he assumed the directorship of the Academia de Guardia Marinas in Cádiz, a position he would simultaneously hold at similar institutions in Ferrol and Cartagena by 1773.
Originals at the Naval Museum
Compendium of the Elemental Geometry and Rectilinear Trigonometry (1771)
Atlas Marítimo de España (1789)
Maritime Atlas of Spain—Cape Santa Maria
Vicente Tofiño de San Miguel Y van der Walle: the life and 3 originals
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4. Isaac Peral Y Caballero 1851–1895
1851–1895 Born in Cartagena, Spain 3 originals at the Naval Museum
Conventional vessels were tethered to the surface by their need for oxygen and steam; Peral, however, championed a revolutionary design featuring electric motors and an air regeneration system. When the submarine was finally launched in September 1888 at the Arsenal of Cadiz, it represented a monumental leap forward in naval engineering.
Originals at the Naval Museum
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5. José Francisco Arregui Arambarri 1935–2021
1935–2021 Born in Oñati, Spain 2 originals at the Naval Museum
Today, Arregui’s name is synonymous with a particular brand of Spanish modernism —one that is both intellectually rigorous and deeply soulful.
Originals at the Naval Museum
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6. Antonio de Brugada 1804–1863
1804–1863 Born in Madrid, Spain 2 originals at the Naval Museum
His early years were defined by rigorous academic discipline at the prestigious School of Fine Arts of San Fernando in Madrid, where he studied between 1818 and 1821. Settling in Bordeaux, Brugada entered a transformative period of his career, characterized by his proximity to one of history's most formidable artistic shadows: Francisco Goya.
Originals at the Naval Museum
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Neoclassicism
7. Rafael Tejeo 1798–1856
1798–1856 Born in Caravaca de la Cruz, Spain Neoclassicism 2 originals at the Naval Museum
Born in Caravaca de la Cruz, Murcia, in 1798, he was destined for a life dedicated to capturing beauty and grandeur through the lens of neoclassical painting—a style that championed reason, order, and idealized forms inspired by ancient Greece and Rome. Tejeo’s formative years were shaped by his family's artisan heritage.
Originals at the Naval Museum
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Realism
8. Rafael Monleón 1843–1900
1843–1900 Born in Valencia, Spain Realism 6 originals at the Naval Museum
monleón y torres's artistic success began with his participation in the exposición nacional de bellas artes in 1864, where he received recognition for his painting costa de denia. he continued to participate in these exhibitions, showcasing his talent in capturing maritime scenes.
Originals at the Naval Museum
The house in figures
The masters of the Naval Museum, in figures
The masters with the most originals at the Naval Museum
Masters with two originals or more, by century of birth
Masters with two originals or more, by country of birth
Masters with two originals or more, by movement
Women masters
The women whose originals hang in the Naval Museum
1 women masters, 1 originals, in our catalogue of the Naval Museum.
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Henrietta Hoopes Heath
1904–1996 · born in Wilmington, United States · 1 originals at the Naval Museum
Two houses
The Naval Museum or the Museo del Prado: whose originals are where
The Naval Museum
- Masters in our catalogue
- 56
- Originals
- 70
- The masters to know
- Juan de La Corte, Joan Baptista Adsuara Ramos, Vicente Tofiño de San Miguel Y van der Walle, Isaac Peral Y Caballero
- Most originals by
- Rafael Monleón (6), Vicente Tofiño de San Miguel Y van der Walle (3), Isaac Peral Y Caballero (3)
The Museo del Prado
- Masters in our catalogue
- 841
- Originals
- 3,025
- The masters to know
- Albrecht Dürer, Raphael, Diego Velázquez, Francisco Goya
- Most originals by
- Francisco Goya (131), Diego Velázquez (83), Peter Paul Rubens (76)
Asked of us
Questions on the masters of the Naval Museum
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Which artist in the Naval Museum is the most famous?
Juan de La Corte (1597–1660): our catalogue holds 2 works by Juan de La Corte at the Naval Museum, among them Naval Combat of Pernambuco or of Albrolhos (September 12 and Battle between Spaniards and Turks. Joan Baptista Adsuara Ramos and Vicente Tofiño de San Miguel Y van der Walle follow.
What did Juan de La Corte paint that hangs in the Naval Museum?
Our catalogue lists 2 works by Juan de La Corte at the Naval Museum, among them Naval Combat of Pernambuco or of Albrolhos (September 12 (1636) and Battle between Spaniards and Turks.
Which Joan Baptista Adsuara Ramos works are in the Naval Museum?
Our catalogue lists 2 works by Joan Baptista Adsuara Ramos at the Naval Museum, among them Medal commemorating the 400th anniversary of Magellan and Elcano.
Which Vicente Tofiño de San Miguel Y van der Walle works are in the Naval Museum?
Our catalogue lists 3 works by Vicente Tofiño de San Miguel Y van der Walle at the Naval Museum, among them Compendium of the Elemental Geometry and Rectilinear Trigonometry (1771), Atlas Marítimo de España (1789) and Maritime Atlas of Spain—Cape Santa Maria.
Which painter is most represented in the Naval Museum?
Our catalogue holds 6 works by Rafael Monleón at the Naval Museum; next come Vicente Tofiño de San Miguel Y van der Walle (3), Isaac Peral Y Caballero (3) and Juan de La Corte (2).
Does the Naval Museum have any Leonardo da Vinci paintings?
Our catalogue lists no work by Leonardo da Vinci at the Naval Museum. The Museo del Prado holds 1.
Is Pablo Picasso in the Naval Museum?
Our catalogue lists no work by Pablo Picasso at the Naval Museum.
How many women artists are in the Naval Museum?
Our catalogue lists 1 women artists with works at the Naval Museum: Henrietta Hoopes Heath (1).
The Naval Museum or the Museo del Prado: which has the more famous artists?
For Juan de La Corte, Joan Baptista Adsuara Ramos and Vicente Tofiño de San Miguel Y van der Walle, the Naval Museum; for Albrecht Dürer, Raphael and Diego Velázquez, the Museo del Prado. Our catalogue lists 56 artists at the Naval Museum and 841 at the Museo del Prado.
Are the artists in the Naval Museum mostly French, Italian or Dutch?
Counting the artists with two works or more, the Naval Museum holds painters born mostly in Spain (8).
Which centuries do the painters of the Naval Museum belong to?
The 19th century leads with 4 artists born then. In this ranking, Juan de La Corte (1597–1660) is the earliest born and José Francisco Arregui Arambarri (1935–2021) the latest.
How many artists does the collection of the Naval Museum cover?
Our catalogue lists 56 artists with at least one work at the Naval Museum, 8 of them with two or more, born between 1597 and 1935 in 1 countries.
The house
The Naval Museum, Madrid, in a few lines
A Legacy Etched in Salt and Stone: Exploring Madrid’s Naval Museum
Stepping inside is akin to embarking on a voyage through time, where each exhibit whispers tales of daring explorers, formidable warships, and the intricate dance between ambition and adversity that defined an empire. These aren’t merely decorative elements; they are intricate narratives rendered in vibrant hues, depicting naval motifs and symbolic imagery that echo the power and artistry of Spain’s maritime endeavors.
Navigating Through Time: From Scientific Precision to Global Treasures
Navigation takes center stage with an impressive array of historical instruments—astrolabes, sextants, and compasses—that guided explorers across uncharted waters. These tools are tangible links to the courage of those who dared to venture into the unknown, exemplified by works such as Jacques Canivet’s ‘ Dumpy Level,’ a 1733 scientific instrument painting that captures the brass brilliance of maritime technology. Beyond the instruments of power, the museum holds treasures that bridge continents and eras. Rare historical maps and charts, including the famed Map of Juan de la Cosa —considered the earliest preserved map of the Americas—offer invaluable insights into early cartography. The artistic dimension is equally compelling, with paintings depicting dramatic naval battles and evocative scenes from maritime life.
The famous originals of the Naval MuseumThe Naval Museum: the full page, 70 originalsThe museums of Madrid
How the masters of the originals are ranked
The masters with two originals or more of the Naval Museum in our catalogue are ranked by fame: the Wikipedia language editions that describe them, the visits to their OriginalUniqueArt.com page and our studio's ranking. Originals are counted in our catalogue — one entry per work, without details, studies or copies — not in the museum's inventory. Every date, birthplace and movement is the catalogue's; the notes are drawn from the master's biography.
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