Elegant Company Preparing for a Masked Ball 

Luis Paret y Alcázar's "Elegant Company Preparing for a Masked Ball" depicts a group of elegantly dressed figures preparing for a masked ball. The central figure, a woman wearing a white dress with gold trim and a masquerade mask, is surrounded by other figures, including a man in a green coat and a woman in a blue and gold dress. The scene is set in an opulent interior, with hints of classical architecture and ornate details. Paret y Alcázar was a renowned Spanish painter known for his portraits and genre paintings. His work often depicted scenes of daily life and social gatherings, capturing the elegance and sophistication of 18th-century Spanish society.