Princess María Francisca de Asis de Borbón and Her Son Infante Carlos Luis María Fernando de Borbón 1818

This miniature portrait, created in 1818 by Luis de la Cruz y Rios, depicts Princess María Francisca de Asis de Borbón and her son Infante Carlos Luis María Fernando de Borbón. The piece, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is an example of the detailed work of portraiture common in the early 19th century. The painting showcases the princess in a delicate, formal pose adorned with pearl jewelry, a white feathered headdress, and a sash. The miniature format was popular at the time as it provided a small, portable form for personal commemoration and display.