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Isabella II of Spain
Isabella II of Spain (1830-1904). Queen of Spain (1833-1868). The queen wearing the cape of Grand Master of the military orders of Santiago, Calatrava, Alcantara and Montesa. Chromolithography. Historia de las Ordenes de Caballeria y de las Condecoraciones Espanolas (History of the Orders of Chivalry and the Spanish Decorations) Madrid, 1865. Spain
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Alcantara Calatrava Cape Ceremony Chromolithography Cloak Emblem Isabella Julian Knights Master Monarch Monarchy Order Orders Santiago Symbol
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This stunning chromolithography print depicts Isabella II of Spain (1830-1904), the Queen of Spain from 1833 to 1868, wearing the impressive cape of the Grand Master of the Military Orders of Santiago, Calatrava, Alcantara, and Montesa. The portrait captures the monarch in all her regal splendor, adorned in the grandiose attire of the highest rank in these prestigious Spanish chivalric orders. Isabella II's elegant dress, adorned with intricate lace and embroidery, is accompanied by a voluminous cape, emblazoned with the emblems and crosses of the respective orders. The queen's hat, crowned with the royal insignia, completes her majestic appearance. The Military Orders of Santiago, Calatrava, Alcantara, and Montesa were established during the Reconquista, a period in Spanish history marked by the Christian reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors. These orders played a significant role in the defense of the Christian kingdoms and the spread of the Catholic faith. As the Grand Master of these orders, Isabella II symbolically presided over their ceremonial functions and represented their spiritual and temporal authority. The queen's association with these orders further solidified her position as a devout and influential monarch in the 19th century European monarchy. This print, titled 'Historia de las Ordenes de Caballeria y de las Condecoraciones Espanolas' (History of the Orders of Chivalry and the Spanish Decorations), was published in Madrid in 1865. It offers a glimpse into the rich history and symbolism of the Spanish monarchy and the role of its monarchs in the religious and military spheres.
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