Why it matters
Queen Joanna of Castile stands watch over the coffin of her husband Philip I, her face empty and hands clenched, as courtiers gather round. It was so successful that many copies were made.
Did you know?
- It was painted in 1877.
- It won the medal of honour at the 1878 National Exposition.
- It was sent from Rome.
Based on the Wikipedia article Doña Joanna the Mad (CC BY-SA 4.0).
