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Juan Francisco de la Cerda, VIII Duke of Medinaceli, by Claudio Coello, oil, 1670

Juan Francisco de la Cerda, VIII Duke of Medinaceli

Claudio Coello

1670

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

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Overview

Juan Francisco de la Cerda, VIII Duke of Medinaceli is a 1670 oil by Claudio Coello, a French Classical Baroque work, depicting Waist-length Hair, held at Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.

Who painted this?
Claudio Coello
When & what style?
1670 · French Classical Baroque
Where can I see it?
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

About this work

The painting depicts a man with long, dark hair and a black coat, set against a blue background. He wears a white collar and a brooch on his chest. The man's face is blurred, but his dark eyes and eyebrows are visible. In the background, a landscape with trees and a mountain range can be seen, although it is not clearly defined. The overall atmosphere of the painting is somber, with muted colors dominating the scene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up Claudio Coello.

About the artist

Portrait of Claudio Coello
Artist

Claudio Coello

Claudio Coello (2 March 1642 – 20 April 1693) was a Spanish-Portuguese Baroque painter.

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