Portrait of José María Álvarez de Toledo, 15th Duke of Medina Sidonia
1795 Art Institute of Chicago
About this artwork
This portrait features the 15th Duke of Medina Sidonia, a prominent Spanish nobleman, depicted in a formal half-length pose wearing his court attire and decorations. It is part of the collection at the Art Institute of Chicago.
Did you know?
Francisco Goya was the premier portraitist of the Spanish aristocracy during the late 18th century, capturing the transition between the Enlightenment and the more turbulent Romantic era. José María Álvarez de Toledo was a significant political figure of his time, and Goya's ability to render both the sitter's physical likeness and his haughty, aristocratic air made him the preferred artist for Spain's elite. Interestingly, Goya's portraits often subtly convey the character of his subjects, revealing flashes of personality behind the rigid formalities of courtly pose.
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Portrait of José María Álvarez de Toledo, 15th Duke of Medina Sidonia
Francisco Goya, 1795
