Old World Portraits
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Miguel Cabrera
A magnificent 18th-century portrait of a Mexican noblewoman, showcasing exquisite detail in her floral patterned gown and jewelry.
Don Juan Xavier Joachín Gutiérrez Altamirano Velasco
Miguel Cabrera
1752 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 18th-century portrait of a nobleman by renowned artist Miguel Cabrera, featuring intricate textiles and heraldic details.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted in 1752 by Miguel Cabrera, the leading artist of viceregal Mexico, this stately portrait depicts Don Juan Xavier Joachín Gutiérrez Altamirano Velasco. The subject is rendered in exquisite detail, from his patterned silk coat to the prominent family coat of arms and descriptive cartouche, embodying the grandeur of the New Spain era.
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