Portrait of José María Álvarez de Toledo, 15th Duke of Medina Sidonia
1795 Museo del Prado
About this artwork
A full-length portrait of the Duke of Medina Sidonia leaning against a square piano, holding a musical score by Joseph Haydn. Painted by Francisco Goya in 1795, it demonstrates his masterful handling of aristocratic portraiture in the late 18th century.
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The subject is holding a musical score labeled with the name of the famous composer Joseph Haydn, showcasing the Duke's interest in the cultural trends of his time. This portrait is part of a celebrated pair, with a companion painting of the Duke's wife, the Duchess of Alba, painted by Goya around the same period. The intimacy and naturalistic pose reflect Goya's shift away from rigid court portraiture toward a more personal style.
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Portrait of José María Álvarez de Toledo, 15th Duke of Medina Sidonia
Francisco Goya, 1795
