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Portrait of Maria Anna
The Portrait of Maria Anna is a 1630 portrait of Maria Anna of Spain by Diego Velázquez. It is now in the Prado.
It was painted during his three-month stay in Naples on his return to Spain from Naples. It was made prior to its subject's marriage to Ferdinand III of Austria to be taken to Spain as a reminder of her in her absence for her brother Philip IV of Spain (since the time of Charles I of Spain it had been customary for Spanish kings
continued to be a famous beauty. Her portrait was painted by Sir Peter Lely and is held by the National Portrait Gallery in London. The folk dance, "Anna Maria", is thought to have been named after her.
Sources.
- Origin of the folk dance
External links.
- BRYDGES (BRIDGES), George Rodney (aft.1649-1714), of Avington, Hants. Published in "The History of Parliament: the House of Commons 1690-1715", ed. D. Hayton,