Between art and science: the portraits of Ciriaco (1786 – 1788) and their circulation over time
The article focuses on a painting known as the Portrait of Ciriaco, commissioned by the Portuguese court in 1786 from the painter Joaquim Manuel da Rocha (1727-1786). Ciriaco was a black boy with vitiligo, and the condition of his skin caused astonishment among his contemporaries. For this reason, h...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | German |
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Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
2025-07-01
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| Series: | Los Libros de la Corte.es |
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| Online Access: | https://revistas.uam.es/librosdelacorte/article/view/20535 |
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| Summary: | The article focuses on a painting known as the Portrait of Ciriaco, commissioned by the Portuguese court in 1786 from the painter Joaquim Manuel da Rocha (1727-1786). Ciriaco was a black boy with vitiligo, and the condition of his skin caused astonishment among his contemporaries. For this reason, his figure was reproduced at least seven times, both individually and in groups. The essay analyses the history of the paintings representing Ciriaco, tracing the stages of their circulation, and reflecting on their use and reception from the 18th century up to the present day.
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| ISSN: | 1989-6425 |