Portrait of Cardinal Luis María de Borbón y Vallabriga
1800
oil
canvas
From the collection of São Paulo Museum of Art
1800
oil
canvas
From the collection of São Paulo Museum of Art
Portrait of Cardinal Luis María de Borbón y Vallabriga is a 1800 oil by Francisco Goya, held at São Paulo Museum of Art.
This painting shows a man dressed in red and white religious robes, holding a book in his right hand. He wears a large cross on a blue and white striped ribbon around his neck, and a ring on his left hand. The man's attire and accessories suggest he is a high-ranking member of the clergy. The artist's use of color and composition draws attention to the subject's dignified presence. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this portrait, you might want to look up Francisco Goya.
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (; Spanish: ; 30 March 1746 – 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
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