Juan Antonio Melendez Valdes 1797

"Juan Antonio Melendez Valdes" is a portrait painted by Francisco Goya in 1797. The painting, currently housed at the Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle, UK, depicts the Spanish poet and playwright Juan Antonio Melendez Valdes. Goya’s portrait captures Melendez Valdes with a direct gaze, his features rendered with a realism characteristic of the artist's style. The painting, measuring 73.3 x 57.1 cm, showcases Goya’s masterful use of light and shadow, creating a sense of depth and adding to the work's captivating presence.