View of the cloister of the Church of the monastery of El Escorial, from a series of Views of El Escorial 1785 - 1795

This etching, “View of the cloister of the Church of the monastery of El Escorial,” was created by Spanish artist Manuel Alegre between 1785 and 1795. It depicts a grand cloister of the El Escorial monastery, a prominent architectural landmark near Madrid. Alegre's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the rendering of the intricate arches, the detailed floor pattern, and the figures that populate the space. This etching is part of a larger series of views of the monastery, showcasing the grandeur of the site and capturing the architectural style of the time. It is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.