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Don Alfonso el Sabio después de haber ganado a los moros la plaza de Cádiz primera plaza marítima que poseyeron los reyes de Castilla tomó posesión del mar para abrir a los cristianos el camino que había de conducirles al África

Matías Moreno , 1866

Don Alfonso el Sabio después de haber ganado a los moros la plaza de Cádiz primera plaza marítima que poseyeron los reyes de Castilla tomó posesión del mar para abrir a los cristianos el camino que había de conducirles al África, by Matías Moreno, oil, 1866
Don Alfonso el Sabio después de haber ganado a los moros la plaza de Cádiz primera plaza marítima que poseyeron los reyes de Castilla tomó posesión del mar para abrir a los cristianos el camino que había de conducirles al África, by Matías Moreno, oil, 1866

Don Alfonso el Sabio después de haber ganado a los moros la plaza de Cádiz primera plaza marítima que poseyeron los reyes de Castilla tomó posesión del mar para abrir a los cristianos el camino que había de conducirles al África is an oil painting by Matías Moreno. It dates from 1866 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting, created in 1866 by Spanish artist Matías Moreno González, is a historical scene depicting a significant moment in the reign of Alfonso X of Castile. The work is part of the Museo del Prado's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows Alfonso X claiming dominion over the sea after capturing Cádiz, a key maritime city. The scene is symbolic, with a cross representing Christian authority. The king's gesture towards a crowd of onlookers conveys a sense of triumph and assertion of power.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of color and composition creates a dynamic scene, with a central figure in a red robe drawing the viewer's eye. The background features a blue sky with white clouds and a castle-like structure, adding depth to the painting. Moreno González's attention to detail and vivid colors contribute to the work's visual impact.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Matías Moreno

Artist

Matías Moreno

Matías Moreno González (7 March 1840 – 8 July 1906) was a Spanish painter, sculptor, art restorer and copyist; primarily of works by El Greco.

Museo del Prado

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Museo del Prado

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