London UK 17 January 2023 Francisco de Goya’s iconic painting, The Duchess of Alba, one of the most striking figures at the Spanish court in the late eighteenth century and the work illustrates Goya’s mastery in painting. Goya’s relationship with the duchess has given rise to much speculation. The painting suggests that he succumbed to her charisma: written in the sand are the words ‘Solo Goya’ (‘Only Goya’), while she wears rings inscribed ‘Alba’ and ‘Goya’.Spain and the Hispanic World : Treasures from the Hispanic Society Museum & Library runs at the Royal Academy of Arts from 21 January –
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London UK 17 January 2023 Francisco de Goya’s iconic painting, The Duchess of Alba, one of the most striking figures at the Spanish court in the late eighteenth century and the work illustrates Goya’s mastery in painting. Goya’s relationship with the duchess has given rise to much speculation. The painting suggests that he succumbed to her charisma: written in the sand are the words ‘Solo Goya’ (‘Only Goya’), while she wears rings inscribed ‘Alba’ and ‘Goya’.Spain and the Hispanic World : Teasures from the Hispanic Society Museum & Library runs at the Royal Academy of Arts from 21 January – 10 April 2023.Paul Quezada-Neiman/Alamy Live News