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Passionate Customer Service Museum Quality Art Prints Customization Options AvailableAlonso Sánchez Coello is most famous for his portraiture. As court painter to Philip II, he gave the art form an expression that was long considered characteristically Spanish. Born in 1531/32 near Valencia, Spain, Sánchez Coello moved to Portugal at the age of 10. King John III recognized the young art student's talent and financed his stay in Flanders, where he worked for Cardinal Granvela from 1550 and studied with the Dutchman Antonio Moro. In 1552 he returned to the Portuguese court and worked for about two years for the heir to the throne, John Manuel. When, after his death, his widow returned to Spain to take over the regency for her brother Philip II, Sánchez Coello worked for the Infante Don Carlos in the residence city of Valladolid. In 1559 Philip II returned to Spain, but his previous court painter, Antonio Moro, left the country for fear of the Inquisition. Sánchez Coello followed his teacher to the post of court painter and eventually took up residence in Madrid with the king, who also became his confidant. A tremendous success, since until then the Spanish court had always preferred foreign artists.
From this point on, portrait painting at the court was in Spanish hands. Sánchez Coello created mostly three-quarter and full-length portraits of the royal family during his time as court painter. The format and expression of the courtly lifestyle found in the portraits met the representational needs of the king and nobility. It was no coincidence that many such portraits were sent to other courts, where they strengthened existing ties and underscored the ruler's claim to power. The first portrait that can be safely attributed to Sánchez Coello is the portrait of the Infante Don Carlos. The Infanta Isabella Clara Eugenia was portrayed by the painter several times, as was her sister Catherine Michaela. His good relationship with Anne of Austria was also reflected in a portrait, and the only surviving portrait of Philip II is also by him. In addition to the many portraits, Sánchez Coello also created some religious works such as the "Marriage of Saint Catherine" (El Escorial) or "Sebastian with Christ and Mary" in San Geronimo in Madrid.
His religious paintings do not stand out further. They conform to the conventions of the time and are well executed in terms of craftsmanship. His portraits, on the other hand, have given this art form a distinction that would be considered typically Spanish until Velazques. The influences of his teacher Antonio Moro are just as recognizable as the impression Titian made on him. But the dignified seriousness of the representation, the warm colors, the lightness of the pose as well as the excellent technical execution testify to the independent talent of the painter, who captured the formality and modesty of the Spanish court in an exemplary manner. With his death in 1588, a number of students took over his artistic legacy.
Alonso Sánchez Coello is most famous for his portraiture. As court painter to Philip II, he gave the art form an expression that was long considered characteristically Spanish. Born in 1531/32 near Valencia, Spain, Sánchez Coello moved to Portugal at the age of 10. King John III recognized the young art student's talent and financed his stay in Flanders, where he worked for Cardinal Granvela from 1550 and studied with the Dutchman Antonio Moro. In 1552 he returned to the Portuguese court and worked for about two years for the heir to the throne, John Manuel. When, after his death, his widow returned to Spain to take over the regency for her brother Philip II, Sánchez Coello worked for the Infante Don Carlos in the residence city of Valladolid. In 1559 Philip II returned to Spain, but his previous court painter, Antonio Moro, left the country for fear of the Inquisition. Sánchez Coello followed his teacher to the post of court painter and eventually took up residence in Madrid with the king, who also became his confidant. A tremendous success, since until then the Spanish court had always preferred foreign artists.
From this point on, portrait painting at the court was in Spanish hands. Sánchez Coello created mostly three-quarter and full-length portraits of the royal family during his time as court painter. The format and expression of the courtly lifestyle found in the portraits met the representational needs of the king and nobility. It was no coincidence that many such portraits were sent to other courts, where they strengthened existing ties and underscored the ruler's claim to power. The first portrait that can be safely attributed to Sánchez Coello is the portrait of the Infante Don Carlos. The Infanta Isabella Clara Eugenia was portrayed by the painter several times, as was her sister Catherine Michaela. His good relationship with Anne of Austria was also reflected in a portrait, and the only surviving portrait of Philip II is also by him. In addition to the many portraits, Sánchez Coello also created some religious works such as the "Marriage of Saint Catherine" (El Escorial) or "Sebastian with Christ and Mary" in San Geronimo in Madrid.
His religious paintings do not stand out further. They conform to the conventions of the time and are well executed in terms of craftsmanship. His portraits, on the other hand, have given this art form a distinction that would be considered typically Spanish until Velazques. The influences of his teacher Antonio Moro are just as recognizable as the impression Titian made on him. But the dignified seriousness of the representation, the warm colors, the lightness of the pose as well as the excellent technical execution testify to the independent talent of the painter, who captured the formality and modesty of the Spanish court in an exemplary manner. With his death in 1588, a number of students took over his artistic legacy.
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.jpg "St. Lawrence and St. Stephen by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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.jpg "Portrait of Juana of Austria, Princess of Portugal by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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.jpg "Portrait of the Infanta Isabella Eugenia, Standing Full-Length Wearing a Brocade Dress by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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.jpg "Portrait of Anna of Austria 1549-1580, Queen consort of Spain, 1571 by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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_Painting_attributed_to_Alonso_Sanchez-Coello_-_(MeisterDrucke-1021787).jpg "View of the city of Seville by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-950438).jpg "Portrait of Elisabeth of France (or Isabelle of Valois) by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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.jpg "The Banquet of the Monarchs of the House of Austria (detail) by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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 with the Dwarf Magdalena Ruiz c1580 - (MeisterDrucke-73076).jpg "The Infanta Isabel Clara Eugenia with the Dwarf, Magdalena Ruiz by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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.jpg "Infanta Isabella Clara Eugenia, Daughter of Philip II of Spain by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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.jpg "Elisabeth of Valois by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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.jpg "Portrait of Queen Isabel Clara Eugenia by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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.jpg "The City of Seville (detail) by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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.jpg "Portrait of Philip II 1527-1598, King of Spain and Portugal by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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 - (MeisterDrucke-57835).jpg "The Port of Seville, c.1590 (detail) by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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.jpg "Anne of Austria, Queen of Spain by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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.jpg "Portrait of Philip II, King of Spain and Portugal by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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_son_of_King_Philip_II_of_Spain_(1556-98)_and_Maria_of_Portu_-_(MeisterDrucke-898118).jpg "Don Carlos (1545-68), Son of King Philip II of Spain (1556-98) and Maria of Portugal by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1000189).jpg "Portrait of Philip II, King of Spain by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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.jpg "The banquet of the monarchs of the house of Austria (detail) by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1315727).jpg "Portrait of Hernan Cortes by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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.jpg "King Sebastian I of Portugal by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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.jpg "St. Ignatius of Loyola by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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 - (MeisterDrucke-109965).jpg "The Port of Seville (detail) by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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_(oil_on_oak_panel)_-_(MeisterDrucke-1105314).jpg "Catherine of Austria, Queen of Portugal (1507-78) by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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.jpg "Portrait of Joan of Spain (Juana de Austria) by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1021716).jpg "The City of Seville, detail of the harbour (Painting, end 16th century) by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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_of_Sp_-_(MeisterDrucke-971041).jpg "Portrait of Isabella and Catherine, daughters of King Philip II (1527-1598) of Spain. Painting by Alonso Sanchez-Coello (circa 1531-1588) by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-941611).jpg "The Infanta Isabel Clara Eugenia with the Dwarf, Magdalena Ruiz by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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_or_Isabelle_of_Valois_Queen_of_Spain_-_(MeisterDrucke-961076).jpg "Portrait of Elisabeth of France (1545-1568) or Isabelle of Valois, Queen of Spain by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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_Portrait_of_the_Infanta_Cath_-_(MeisterDrucke-959940).jpg "Portrait of the Infanta Catherine Michelle of Spain by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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 Queen of Spain c1571 - (MeisterDrucke-91866).jpg "Anne of Austria (1549-80) Queen of Spain by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
 Queen of Spain c1571 - (MeisterDrucke-91866).jpg)
 Secretary of Felipe II - (MeisterDrucke-58915).jpg "Portrait of Antonio Perez (1539-1611), Secretary of Felipe II by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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 1579 - (MeisterDrucke-82833).jpg "The Infanta Isabel Clara Eugenie by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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.jpg "Portrait of Don John of Austria by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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 1570 - (MeisterDrucke-188650).jpg "Elizabeth of Valois (1545-68) 1570 by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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.jpg "Full-length portrait of the Infanta of Spain Isabelle Clara Eugenie of Habsburg, sovereign of the Netherlands and Magdalena Ruiz by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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.jpg "Portrait of the Infanta Catherine Michelle of Spain, 1567-1597, 1582-1585 by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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.jpg "Portrait of Infanta Catherine Michelle of Spain by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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.jpg "Don Carlos, Prince of Asturias by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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.jpg "Don John of Austria, c.1560 by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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.jpg "Don Carlos, Prince of Asturias and Portugal, c.1558 by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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.jpg "Portrait of a Lady by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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_son_of_Philip_II_Painting_by_Alonso_Sa_-_(MeisterDrucke-951413).jpg "Portrait of Prince Don Carlos, Son of Philip II by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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_c1570_(oil_on_canvas)_-_(MeisterDrucke-1470706).jpg "Philip II of Spain by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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.jpg "King Dom Sebastião I of Portugal by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1093143).jpg "Portrait of Alessandro Farnese by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1470665).jpg "Lady in a Fur Wrap by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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.jpg "Don Carlos, Prince of Asturias by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1090239).jpg "Portrait of an unknown lady by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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 - (MeisterDrucke-52311).jpg "The Port of Seville (detail) by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1099720).jpg "Portrait of Hernan Cortes by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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_sovereign_of_the_Net_-_(MeisterDrucke-982523).jpg "Portrait of the Infante Isabelle Claire Eugenie (1566-1633) by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-947569).jpg "Portrait of Prince Don Carlos by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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.jpg "Portrait of Philip II of Spain by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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.jpg "Philip II Holding a Rosary by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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 - (MeisterDrucke-56218).jpg "Portrait of Two Men and Two Women by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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.jpg "Portrait of Philip II, King of Spain and Portugal by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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.jpg "Portrait of a Woman by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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.jpg "Santos Ninos Justo y Pastor by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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 Governor of the Netherlands and Catalina Micaela (1567-97) Duchess of Savoy 1575 - (MeisterDrucke-41878).jpg "The Infantas Isabella Clara Eugenia (1566-1633), Governor of the Netherlands and Catalina Micaela (1567-97), Duchess of Savoy, 1575 by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
 Governor of the Netherlands and Catalina Micaela (1567-97) Duchess of Savoy 1575 - (MeisterDrucke-41878).jpg)
_princesse_du_Portugal_-_-_(MeisterDrucke-1322790).jpg "Portrait of Archduchess Joanna of Austria, Princess of Portugal by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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.jpg "The Infanta Isabel Clara Eugenia by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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.jpg "Portrait of Don Juan of Austria by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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_-_Don_Carlos_Prince_of_Asturias_-_Peinture_de_Alon_-_(MeisterDrucke-962056).jpg "Don Carlos, Prince of Asturias by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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.jpg "The Infantas Isabel Clara Eugenia and Catherine Michelle of Spain by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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.jpg "Portrait of the Infanta Catalina Michaela of Austria by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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_(1566-1633_-_(MeisterDrucke-995068).jpg "The Infantas Isabel Clara Eugenia and Catherine Michelle of Spain by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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_-_Sebastian_of_Portugal_-_King_Sebastian_I_of_Portugal_-_(MeisterDrucke-941269).jpg "King Sebastian I of Portugal by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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.jpg "Don Carlos, Prince of Asturias by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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.jpg "Portrait of Prince Don Carlos by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-977918).jpg "The Infanta Isabel Clara Eugenia by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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_(portrait_of_-_(MeisterDrucke-1314351).jpg "Portrait of the Governor of the Habsburg Netherlands Don John of Austria by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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.jpg "Infant Don Carlos of Spain by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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.jpg "Portrait of the Archduke Albert, Standing Full-length Holding a Baton by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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.jpg "Portrait of Archduke Ernest of Austria by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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 - (MeisterDrucke-94839).jpg "An Expedition Setting out from Seville for America in 1498 (detail) by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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.jpg "Portrait of Don Juan of Austria, 1559-60 by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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_roi_dEspagne_(Portrait_of_Philip_II_(1527-15_-_(MeisterDrucke-941424).jpg "Portrait of Philip II, King of Spain and Portugal by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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.jpg "The Mystical Marriage of Saint Catherine by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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.jpg "Portrait of Don Juan of Austria by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1512597).jpg "Alessandro Farnese by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1508285).jpg "Portrait of Anna of Austria Queen consort of Spain and Portugal by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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.jpg "The Infantas Isabel Clara Eugenia and Catalina Micaela by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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.jpg "The Infantas Isabel Clara Eugenia and Catalina Micaela by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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.jpg "Catalina Micaela of Austria, Duchess of Savoy by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1584957).jpg "Infanta Isabella Clara Eugenia by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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.jpg "Portrait of Doña Juana de Austria, Princess of Portugal by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1582407).jpg "King Philip II, Son of Emperor Charles V and King of Spain by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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.jpg "Archduchess Anna of Austria, Queen of Spain at Age 21 She Became the Fourth Wife of Her Uncle, King Philip II by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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.jpg "Don Juan of Austria Armed by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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.jpg "Don Juan of Austria at Fourteen Years Old by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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.jpg "Infant Don Carlos, son of Philip II and his first wife and cousin Mary of Portugal by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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.jpg "Elisabeth of Valois, daughter of Henri II and Catherine of Medicis by Alonso Sánchez Coello")
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