Portrait of Juan Alfonso de Pimentel y Herrera

The 'Portrait of Juan Alfonso de Pimentel y Herrera' depicts the subject with an air of noble grandeur, as befitting a Knight of the Order of Santiago and a Grandee of Spain. The portrait captures Herrera in his multi-faceted roles, including 5th Duke of Benavente, 8th Count of Mayorga, 3rd Count of Villalón, among others. An exquisite example of the Mannerism (late renaissance) style, the portrait is rendered on a canvas using rich hues of oil paints. The depth in detailing, the subtle play of light and shadow, and the emotional intensity, make the portrait a truly remarkable piece of art.