Paintings
Portrait of José Antonio Caballero, Second Marqués de Caballero, Secretary of Grace and Justice
In this portrait of the powerful politician José Antonio Caballero, the adornment of the subject’s uniform draws the viewer’s attention. Atop the rich gold-laced coat, he displays honors only given to politicians of the highest distinction: the blue-and white sash and eight-point white Cross of the Royal and Distinguished Spanish Order of Charles III, and
the small, oval badge of the military Order of Santiago. As a portraitist, Goya drew patronage from across the political spectrum, including members of the Spanish aristocracy and royal family. While he opposed many of the conservative policies of sitters like Caballero, he nevertheless aimed to satisfy his client’s interests by
lavishing painterly attention and expressive brushwork on the network of glittering badges, medals, and lace that make up his costume.
the small, oval badge of the military Order of Santiago. As a portraitist, Goya drew patronage from across the political spectrum, including members of the Spanish aristocracy and royal family. While he opposed many of the conservative policies of sitters like Caballero, he nevertheless aimed to satisfy his client’s interests by
lavishing painterly attention and expressive brushwork on the network of glittering badges, medals, and lace that make up his costume.
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