A Knight of Alcántara or Calatrava 1650 - 1655

Bartolomé Esteban Murillo's "A Knight of Alcántara or Calatrava" (1650-1655), is a full-length portrait depicting a member of the Spanish military orders, the Order of Alcántara or the Order of Calatrava. The knight is dressed in the traditional attire of the order, including a black cloak, white hose, and a lace-trimmed doublet. The painting, a fine example of Spanish Baroque portraiture, is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The artwork, notable for its realism and atmospheric chiaroscuro, captures the dignity and authority of the knight, showcasing a significant figure of the era.