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Doña María de la Luz Padilla y (Gómez de) Cervantes

Miguel Cabrera

1760

oil

canvas

From the collection of Brooklyn Museum

Rococo painting 18th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Doña María de la Luz Padilla y (Gómez de) Cervantes is a 1760 oil by Miguel Cabrera, a Rococo painting work, held at Brooklyn Museum.

Who painted this?: Miguel Cabrera
When & what style?: 1760 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?: Brooklyn Museum

About this work

The painting depicts a woman with white hair, adorned in a white dress with gold and blue floral patterns. She wears a black choker around her neck, complemented by a gold cross pendant. Her attire is further embellished with a gold brooch on her head and large dangling earrings. In her right hand, she holds a small bouquet of flowers, while her left hand rests on her lap, grasping a fan. The background of the painting features a brown curtain. To learn more about the artist behind this work, explore the creations of Miguel Cabrera.