Equestrian Portrait of Manuel Godoy
1794 Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando
About this artwork
An equestrian portrait depicting Manuel Godoy, a powerful Spanish statesman, mounted on a chestnut horse. The painting captures the subject in profile against a sparse, atmospheric background.
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Manuel Godoy rose from a modest background to become the Prime Minister of Spain and the favorite of King Charles IV and Queen Maria Luisa. This portrait captures the peak of his power, illustrating the immense influence he wielded at the Spanish court before his dramatic downfall during the Peninsular War.
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Equestrian Portrait of Manuel Godoy
Francisco Goya, 1794
