Equestrian portrait of María Luisa de Parma - 1788


Size (cm): 55x75
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The work "Equestrian portrait of María Luisa de Parma" (1788) by Francisco Goya is a masterful example of the way in which the Spanish painter fuses the traditional portrait with an innovative approach, which anticipates subsequent artistic movements. In charge of Queen María Luisa, wife of Carlos IV, this equestrian portrait not only serves as a representation of the nobility, but also underlines the technical skill and meaning of Goya's characteristic drama.

From the first glance, it shows how Goya manages to capture the majesty and status of the central figure, a woman who is presented with a firm and safe composure on her horse. This treatment enhances the importance of the portrait in palatial decoration, while at the same time it infuses an air of intimacy and humanity to its representation. The Queen is portrayed with an elaborate dress of close tones that combine the richness of red and white, which reflect her social position. The opulence of the outfit is exacerbated thanks to the use of lights and shadows that Goya uses with mastery, a technique that allows the texture of the fabric and the ornamental details to be evidently palpable.

The horse is another central element of the composition. It enjoys vigorous dynamism and elegance, characteristics that Goya captures with great virtuosity. The animal's posture, slightly in tension and perfectly muscular, suggests not only the social status of its rider, but also a symbolic connection between royalty and nature. Through this relationship, Goya advances beyond a simple ornamental representation. The viewer can perceive a shared nobility that transcends the human figure that rides it.

The background of the portrait is presented in a austere way, in a landscape that seems to blur in the distance. This limited use of the background decoration not only makes the figure of María Luisa highlight even more, but also invites the viewer to reflect on the role of the central figure in a broader context in history. Goya avoids the exuberance of the complex funds of others masters, opting instead for an outer space that alludes to a broader world but, in turn, maintains an focus on the dignity of the portrait.

Goya, through this work, demonstrates his ability to capture the psyche of his time. This piece is emblematic not only of the artist's technical mastery, but also of a time of changes that were manifested in the Spanish court. In his work you can see the first glimpses of the social criticism that Goya would become known for later, although here, the work mainly serves as a tribute to the queen's figure.

The relevance of the "equestrian portrait of María Luisa de Parma" also lies in its connection with other contemporary works of the time, where equestrian portraits were a popular genre, but Goya departs from pre -established formulas providing a modern sensitivity that would be revolutionary. This portrait cannot stop reminding us of other works masters Like Diego Velázquez, but he feels fresh and unique in his approach.

Through this portrait, Goya establishes a dialogue between the formality of the equestrian portrait and the new sensitivity of pre -romanticism, which would begin to be felt in the first decades of the 19th century. In this sense, "Equestrian portrait of María Luisa de Parma" is not only a painting but also a historical document that captures the subtleties of power, elegance and humanity of its time.

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