Allegory of the virtues of King João VI 1800

Created in 1800 by Domingos Sequeira, a Portuguese painter born in 1768, *Allegory of the virtues of King João VI* is a grand neoclassical allegory. The painting depicts King João VI, surrounded by virtues, being crowned by angels in the heavens above a town. Below, the people of Portugal are shown embracing the king’s virtues, including fortitude, justice, and temperance, all while celebrating the king as a true hero. This artwork is a testament to the grandeur of the Portuguese court and the power of the arts.