Interesting images

1. Philip III
1578 – (1598) - 1621
Portrait of Philip III painted by Juan
Pantoja de la Cruz

2. Portrait of the Duke of Lerma, painted
by the incredible painter Rubens
The main achievement of the Duke of
Lerma was its pacifist policy in
foreign affairs.
He was also because known by the
high levels of corruption and nepotism
that were achieved during his
government. Thanks to his influence
he became the richest person in the
Spanish Monarchy.
During his government 300.000
Moriscos were expelled.
Due to this economic and
demographic crisis that already
existed got worse.

3. Expulsion of the Moriscos in the port of Denia

4. Typical Moriscos

5. Margaret of Austria, painted
by Bartolomé González y
Serrano.
She opposed to the excesive
influence of the Duke of
Lerma and finally managed
to show his corruption.
She was able to push him
aside and remove him from
politics.

6. Cervantes and first edition of Don
Quijote

7. Palace of Duke of Uceda

8. Plaza Mayor of Madrid