As a ‘protector member’ of the Museo del Prado’s Restoration Programme, the Iberdrola Spain Foundation helps ensure that the public can enjoy masterpieces such as those by the great master of Spanish painting, Diego Velázquez
This initiative reflects the value of cultural patronage as a stable collaboration between institutions serving the public interest
This initiative reflects the value of cultural patronage as a stable collaboration between institutions serving the public interest
In recent years, the Prado Museum has been carrying out an extensive restoration project on several works by Diego Velázquez that had not been restored since the 1980s. This programme, sponsored by the Iberdrola Spain Foundation as a ‘protector member’ of its Restoration Programme, aims to ensure the conservation of the canvases and, as far as possible, restore the aesthetic and expressive qualities conceived by the artist.
As part of the painting conservation programme promoted by the Iberdrola Spain Foundation, the Prado Museum has recently completed the restoration of Pablo de Valladolid, one of Diego Velázquez’s most admired works.
The restoration has restored the canvas to its original appearance by recovering its original dimensions and restoring the delicate balance between the figure and the space surrounding it.
This agreement forms part of the wide-ranging programme designed for 2026 to mark the 125th anniversary of Iberdrola’s founding, with the aim of bringing its legacy to the wider public. It ranges from art exhibitions, music festivals and technology showcases to social events under the slogan 125 Light Years.
