Charles III of Spain
1786 Bank of Spain headquarters
About this artwork
This is a formal state portrait of King Charles III of Spain depicted in his official court attire, complete with the sash and cross of the Order of Charles III. It was commissioned for the Banco Nacional de San Carlos, the precursor to the modern Bank of Spain.
Did you know?
Goya was appointed a court painter just before this commission, and his realistic style sometimes clashed with royal expectations. While the King was notoriously plain-featured, Goya famously captured his likeness with unflinching honesty rather than idealized flattery, a hallmark of his approach to portraiture throughout his career.
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Charles III of Spain
Francisco Goya, 1786
