General Antonio Ricardos
1793 Museo del Prado
About this artwork
This formal portrait depicts General Antonio Ricardos y Carrillo de Albornoz, a Spanish military officer, wearing his uniform with the sash and cross of the Order of Charles III. It is a work created by the Spanish master Francisco Goya during his mature career.
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General Antonio Ricardos was a distinguished military commander known for his role in the War of the Pyrenees against revolutionary France. Francisco Goya’s portrait captures not only his military rank but also the gravitas of a man who held significant responsibility for Spain's defense during a volatile period in European history.
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General Antonio Ricardos
Francisco Goya, 1793
