Manuel Arroyo y Lorenzo - The Duchess of Alençon Brought to Her Brother[1887]

Manuel Arroyo y Lorenzo - The Duchess of Alençon Brought to Her Brother [1887], a photo by Gandalf's Gallery on Flickr.

Margaret of Angouleme, in the centre of the composition, is approaching the bed on which lies her brother, Francis I, a prisoner in Madrid. Between them is the Emperor Charles V, who makes the introductions. The scene depicted is an interior, with various characters who remain attentive to events. It was presented at the National Exhibition of Fine Arts in 1887, where the artist obtained a third-class medal.

[Museo Nacional del Prado, Madrid - Oil on canvas, 108 x 209 cm]