Godoy Collection

Manuel de Godoy, Duke of Alcudia, 1808 (engraving)
536547 Manuel de Godoy, Duke of Alcudia, 1808 (engraving); (add.info.: Manuel de Godoy, Duke of Alcudia (1767-1851) Spanish statesman captured in Madrid by Spanish Life Guard during popular uprising

The Godoy kings and parents at the table of the Emperor
2910818 The Godoy kings and parents at the table of the Emperor; (add.info.: 1810 Engraving depicts the Godoy kings and parents at the table of the Emperor)

The Mutiny of Aranjuez (Motin de Aranjuez) led against King Charles IV, that took place in the town of Aranjuez
3520620 The Mutiny of Aranjuez (Motin de Aranjuez) led against King Charles IV, that took place in the town of Aranjuez, Spain on 17-19 March 1808 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

La Maja Desnuda, (The Naked Maja), c. 1797-1800, (c1934). Artist: Francisco Goya
La Maja Desnuda, (The Naked Maja), c.1797-1800, (c1934). Possibly commissioned by Manuel de Godoy, to hang in his private collection An image of Venus in the nude

Aerial view of Alnes Lighthouse and village, Godoya Island, Alesund, More og Romsdal County, Norway

Traditional houses next to Hogsteinen Lighthouse by the sea, Godoya Island, Alesund, More og Romsdal County, Norway

Aerial view of traditional houses and Hogsteinen Lighthouse, Godoya Island, Alesund, More og Romsdal County, Norway

Alnes Lighthouse, Alnes, Godoy, More og Romsdal, Norway

Manuel de Godoy y Alvarez de Faria (1767-1851), circa 1790
Manuel de Godoy y Alvarez de Faria (1767-1851). Spanish politician. Prime Minister. Portrait by Francisco Bayeu y Subias (1734-1795), circa 1790

Gaspar Melchor de Jovellanos (1744-1811). Spanish neoclassical statesman, author and philosopher. Portrait. Illustration by J. Cebrian. Lithography. Cronica General de Espana

Capture of Godoy AD 1808
1192502 Capture of Godoy AD 1808 by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cassells History of England published by Cassell and Company circa 1920 s); English

The Burning of a Palace of Godoy By The Populace at Madrid, 1896. Scene from the Napoleonic Wars, 1803-1815. People setting fire to Prime Minister Godoys residence after Spains defeat by the French

Godoy Taken Into Custody By The Spanish Troops, 1896. Scene from the Napoleonic Wars, 1803-1815. Manuel Godoy y Alvarez de Faria (1767-1851), was Prime Minister of Spain

Mutiny of Aranjuez, fall and imprisonment of Manuel Godoy, Prince of Peace, March 19, 1808

Mutiny of Aranjuez on March 17, 1808, repression of civilian-military revolt promoted by supporters of Ferdinand VII and that ended with the imprisonment of the prime minister Godoy

Godoy, Manuel de (1767-1851), Duke of Alcudia and Sueca, Prime Minister of Charles IV, known as the Prince of Peace by negotiating the Peace of Basel (treaty between France, Prussia and Spain)

Portrait of Manuel de Godoy (1767-1851), 1889. Private Collection

Portrait of Manuel de Godoy (1767-1851), 1794. Private Collection

Portrait of Manuel de Godoy. Artist: Goya, Francisco, de (1746-1828)
Portrait of Manuel de Godoy. Found in the collection of Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, Madrid

La Maja Vestida, (The Clothed Maja), 1800-1808, (c1934). Artist: Francisco Goya
La Maja Vestida, (The Clothed Maja), 1800-1808, (c1934). First owned by Prime Minister Manuel de Godoy, who was known as a womaniser

Late 18th century decorative furniture, 1911-1912. Artist: Edwin Foley
Late 18th century decorative furniture, 1911-1912. Satinwood and mahogany inlaid pianoforte with Wedgewood plaques, ormolu mounts, panel and stars

Capture of Manuel de Godoy, Duke of Alcudia, Spanish statesman, 1808
Capture of Manuel de Godoy, Duke of Alcudia, Spanish statesman, Madrid, 1808. De Godoy was Prime Minister of Spain from 1792-1798 and again from 1801-1808

Manuel Godoy Y Alvarez De Faria, Aka Prince De La Paix, 1769-1851. Spanish Politician. Engraved By Blanpain After E. Viollat. From Histoire De La Revolution Francaise By Louis Blanc

Napoleon and Godoy complaining about their mistakes and defeats. Engraving. SPAIN. Madrid. Museo de Historia

Manuel De Godoy - 1
MANUEL DE GODOY Spanish statesman during the Napoleonic war. Date: 1767 - 1851

Manuel De Godoy - 2
MANUEL DE GODOY Spanish statesman during the Napoleonic war. Date: 1767 - 1851

Equestrian portrait of Queen Maria Luisa, wife of King Charles IV of Spain, 1799
XIR169041 Equestrian portrait of Queen Maria Luisa, wife of King Charles IV of Spain, 1799 (oil on canvas) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 335x279 cm; Prado, Madrid

MANUEL de GODOY (1767-1851). Spanish statesman. Oil on canvas, c1800, by Francisco Goya

Manuel de Godoy, Duke of Alcudia (1767-1851) Spanish statesman captured in Madrid by Spanish Life Guard during popular uprising, 1808. Exiled to France. Engraving

Alnes Lighthouse, Alnes, Godoy, More og Romsdal, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

San Antonio Square of Cᤩz the Day of the Oath
San Antonio Square of Cᤩ z the Day of the Oath of the Constitution of 1812. Atributed to F. Godoy. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. San Fernando. Municipal Historic Museum

CARNICERO, Antonio (1748-1814). Portrait of Manuel Godoy. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. Madrid. Museo Nacional del Romanticismo

CARNICERO, Antonio (1748-1814). Portrait of Godoy. Oil on canvas

ESTEVE MARQUES, AgustѮ(1753-1820)
ESTEVE MARQUES, AgustЮ (1753-1820). Young Godoy. Portrait with the uniform of the Guard Corps. Oil on canvas

GODOY y ALVAREZ DE FARIA, Manuel de (1767-1851). Spanish statesman and military man, King Charles IVs Prime Minister

SPAIN. Pealba de Castro. Cliff. Mutiny of Aranjuez (19th March 1808). Seize and prison of Manuel Godoy. Litography

LLACER I VALDERMONT, Francisco (1781-1857). Charles IV appointing Godoy as Admiral. c. 1807. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. Valencia. San Pio V Fine Arts Museum

Madrid riots after Spains defeat at Trafalgar, 1805
Populace of Madrid burning residence of Prime Minister Godoy after Spains defeat in the Napoleonic Wars. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Events / Spain
The unpopular minister Godoy is arrested by Fernando VII, and sent into exile in France

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"Godoy: A Historical Figure and Picturesque Island" Manuel de Godoy y Alvarez de Faria, a prominent figure in the late 18th century, comes to life in this captivating portrait by Gaspar Melchor de Jovellanos. Painted around 1790, it showcases the elegance and charisma during his prime. In another artistic masterpiece by Francisco Goya titled "La Maja Desnuda, " we catch a glimpse of the sensuality and allure that surrounded Godoy's era. This controversial painting from c. 1797-1800 captures the essence of Spanish society at that time. Moving away from art, let us explore the breathtaking beauty of Godoya Island in Alesund, Norway. With its stunning aerial views encompassing Alnes Lighthouse and traditional houses next to Hogsteinen Lighthouse, this island is a true gem for nature enthusiasts. Speaking of lighthouses, Alnes Lighthouse stands tall on Godoy Island as a beacon guiding ships through treacherous waters. Its picturesque location amidst rugged landscapes adds an enchanting touch to this coastal paradise. However, not all was serene for Manuel Godoy. The capture in 1808 marked a turning point in Spanish history when he fell from grace due to political turmoil known as the Mutiny of Aranjuez. This event led to his imprisonment and downfall as Prince of Peace. The tumultuous end did not stop there; even after years had passed since his reign ended, Madrid witnessed The Burning of a Palace owned by Godoy himself in 1896—a symbolic act carried out by disgruntled citizens who still held resentment towards him. Yet amidst these dramatic events lies an intriguing tale waiting to be unraveled—Gaspar Melchor de Jovellanos played multiple roles throughout this narrative alongside Manuel de Godoy. Their intertwined destinies shaped Spain's history during those turbulent times.