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Portraits of Simon de la Valle y Cuadra and Maria

Unknown

1750

oil

canvas

From the collection of Denver Art Museum

Rococo painting 18th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Portraits of Simon de la Valle y Cuadra and Maria is a 1750 oil by Unknown, a Rococo painting work, held at Denver Art Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1750 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?: Denver Art Museum

About this work

The painting depicts a man sitting at a desk, holding a quill pen in his right hand and a piece of paper in his left. He is dressed in a gray coat with gold embroidery and a white lace shirt. A red ribbon with a medal hangs from his neck. The background is dark, with a red chair visible behind him. In the top-left corner, a speech bubble contains text in Spanish, which appears to be a quote or a message. The overall atmosphere of the painting is formal and dignified, suggesting that the subject is a person of importance.