Artwork
Portrait of Don Juan Antonio Cuervo
Portrait of Don Juan Antonio Cuervo is an unspecified painting by the Romanticist artist Francisco Goya. It dates from 1819 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Portrait of Don Juan Antonio Cuervo is a painting by Goya depicting a prominent figure in Spanish art and architecture.
Subject & Meaning
The sitter, Don Juan Antonio Cuervo, is shown with a design for the renovation of Madrid's Church of Santiago, highlighting his role as director of the Royal Academy of San Fernando and his involvement in significant architectural projects.
Technique & Style
Goya's use of chiaroscuro emphasizes Cuervo's facial features, creating a strong contrast between light and dark areas of the painting and conveying the subject's personality.
Context
Cuervo's attire, featuring a red and gold brocaded jacket, signifies his affiliation with the Royal Academy of San Fernando, underscoring his status within Spain's artistic community.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (; Spanish: ; 30 March 1746 – 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
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