From Queen Consort to Regent Widow: The Life of Mariana of Austria in Portraits
Lecture
Patricia Manzano Rodríguez, the curator at the Meadows Museum, explores key works by Velázquez that reflect Mariana of Austria’s evolving roles and how her identity was shaped and immortalized through art.
The portraits of Mariana of Austria (1634–1696) reveal more than just her likeness—they unveil the complex life of a queen who navigated political turmoil and personal loss.
This lecture explores her life through key portraits, including Velázquez’s Mariana of Austria at the Meadows Museum and another from The Sense of Beauty: Six Centuries of Painting from Museo de Arte de Ponce. It examines how these works reflect her evolving roles as a monarch, providing insights into how her identity was shaped and immortalized through art.
Reservations required. The lecture is free for Meadows Museum members and $10 for the general public.