The 17th Century is a pivotal moment in Spanish history. Spain retains a position of near supremacy, but decline is on the way. King Felipe III and King Felipe IV prove themselves incapable of maintaining the momentum of Spain’s rise to stardom. They rely heavily on their personal favorite advisors known as “Validos” whose decisions and policies aren’t always in the best interest of the country, and they pay a heavy price for it. Listen and learn more. Enjoy!
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Now firstly thank you for this great episode.
Rubens, I missed only Rubens, diplomat for the Spanish and secret peace talks with the French and English, Rubens who painted the duke of Lerma on horseback, the equestrian portaits of Philip the Third, and Philip the second…please maybe a small update…….thanks.
In the document. Once upon a time, Mariana of Austria painted by Rembrandt, Also Claudia de Medici, Cecilia Renata etc….Casimir Vasa as Vinceroy of Portugal….FYI
Greetings, Patrick (a Dutch living in Spain)