Leandro Fernández de Moratín
1799 Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando
About this artwork
This portrait depicts the prominent Spanish playwright and translator Leandro Fernández de Moratín, a close friend of the artist. It is a quintessential example of Goya's mature portraiture, emphasizing psychological depth through subtle brushwork.
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Leandro Fernández de Moratín was not just a sitter; he was a key figure in the Spanish Enlightenment and a lifelong friend of Goya, who even defended the painter during the Inquisition. The intimacy of this portrait captures their mutual intellectual respect during one of the most turbulent periods of Spanish history.
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Leandro Fernández de Moratín
Francisco Goya, 1799
