Allegorical portrait of Carlos III standing on a pedestal flanked by figures (War and Peace?) 1778

This 1778 etching by Manuel Salvador Carmona is an allegorical portrait of King Carlos III of Spain. The king stands atop a pedestal, holding a scroll. Two figures flank him, possibly representing War and Peace, although this is uncertain. The figures are flanked by additional figures including an angel, a putto, and a figure possibly representing a soldier. The image celebrates Carlos III as the "Founder of the Distinguished Spanish Order," which is indicated in the text beneath the image. This image is a prime example of the Neoclassical style, which was prevalent in Europe during the late 18th century.