Portrait of Cardinal Luis María de Borbón y Vallabriga
1800 São Paulo Museum of Art
About this artwork
A full-length formal portrait of Cardinal Luis María de Borbón y Vallabriga, dressed in his scarlet ecclesiastical robes and holding a small book. The work exemplifies Goya's masterful use of light and texture in rendering the fabric and the subject's dignified expression.
Did you know?
Luis María de Borbón y Vallabriga was a significant figure in Spanish history, serving as the Archbishop of Toledo and holding the title of Count of Chinchón. As a member of the Spanish royal family, he faced political turmoil during the Napoleonic era, making this portrait a poignant snapshot of a high-ranking cleric caught in the shifting sands of 19th-century Spanish power.
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Portrait of Cardinal Luis María de Borbón y Vallabriga
Francisco Goya, 1800
