Portrait of José María Álvarez de Toledo, 15th Duke of Medina Sidonia
1795 Museo del Prado
About this artwork
A portrait of the 15th Duke of Medina Sidonia, depicting him in a dark coat with a blue sash and an ornamental order pinned to his chest. This work captures the aristocratic fashion of the Spanish court in the late 18th century.
Did you know?
Francisco Goya was a key figure in Spanish art, serving as a court painter to the Spanish Crown during a period of great political upheaval. The sitter, the 15th Duke of Medina Sidonia, was a prominent noble who held significant influence during the Enlightenment era in Spain. Goya's portraits were often noted for their psychological insight and subtle portrayal of the sitter's character beyond mere decorative representation.
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Portrait of José María Álvarez de Toledo, 15th Duke of Medina Sidonia
Francisco Goya, 1795
