Kings of the Visigoths 1640

Alonzo Cano's "Kings of the Visigoths" (1640) is a historical painting that depicts two Visigothic monarchs, likely Recared I and his son, sitting on thrones. Cano, a prominent Spanish Baroque painter, uses rich colours and detailed figures to portray the grandeur of the Visigothic kings, who ruled Spain from the 5th to the 8th centuries. The painting, housed in the Museo del Prado in Madrid, is a notable example of historical portraiture and demonstrates Cano's mastery of composition and detail. It showcases the power and influence of the Visigoths in Spain and their legacy.