Old World Portraits
Doña Mariana Belsunse y Salasar
Pedro Díaz, José Joaquín Bermejo
An exquisite 18th-century portrait featuring a noblewoman in a striking, elaborately detailed blue and silver striped dress.
Portrait of María-Rosa de Ribera Mendoza y Maldonado
Pedro Díaz
1780 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 18th-century portrait of a noblewoman in a striking red and gold gown.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Deep burgundy, Charcoal black
About the piece
This formal portrait by Pedro Díaz depicts María-Rosa de Ribera Mendoza y Maldonado, the Countess of Vega del Ren, in the height of late 18th-century colonial fashion. The composition features a rich palette of crimson and gold, accented by delicate lace and an integral heraldic crest, showcasing the artist's meticulous attention to textile and status.
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