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  • María Teresa (1638–1683), Infanta of Spain (1651–54)

    María Teresa (1638–1683), Infanta of Spain (1651–54)

    Diego Velázquez (Spanish, 1599–1660)

    The young Infanta gazes past the viewer, her stiff brocade gown and rigid posture belying the softness in her face. A hint of melancholy lingers beneath the formality of royal portraiture.

  • Isabella of Bourbon. First Queen of King Philip IV (1613 – 1660)

    Isabella of Bourbon. First Queen of King Philip IV (1613 – 1660)

    Diego Velázquez (Spanish, 1599–1660)

    The stiff brocade of her gown barely moves as she turns, pearls glinting against black silk. A queen’s gaze meets yours—direct, unflinching—before the heavy curtains of the Spanish court close again.

  • Princess Cecile Of Greece (1914)

    Princess Cecile Of Greece (1914)

    Philip Alexius de László (Hungarian, unknown)

    A luminous portrait of a young princess, balancing regal elegance with tender humanity through delicate brushwork and light.

  • The Sultan Going Out

    The Sultan Going Out

    Maurice Romberg de Vaucorbeil (French, 1860–1940)

    A vibrant depiction of a sultan’s procession, rich with detail and ceremonial splendor, blending authority with quiet introspection.

  • King Philip II of Spain (1545-1556)

    King Philip II of Spain (1545-1556)

    Titian (Italian, c. 1488-1576)

    Titian’s portrait of Philip II blends royal formality with subtle realism and presence.