Philip II and the curious case of Magdalena Ruiz
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- Опубликовано: 12 окт 2021
- On one of the walls of the Prado Museum in Madrid hangs a very particular portrait. Painted by Alonso Sanchés Coello, sometime between 1585 and 1588, this portrait depicts Isabel Clara Eugénia, the eldest daughter of Phillip of Spain and his 3rd wife, Elizabeth of Valois.
The infanta appears in all her court regalia, with a white satin formal gown embroided with gold and covered in massive jewelry. By her side, a tiny woman appears as a shocking counter point to the prominent but delicate princess. She wears black and her head is covered by a widow´s veil trimmed with lace, while holding two small monkeys with her rough hands.
This Woman´s name was Magdalena Ruiz, and she was the most infamous jester of the Spanish court towards the end of the reign of Philip II. Besides the bizarre contrast between Isabel Clara Eugenia and Magdalena, like night and day, it´s impossible not to wonder the reason to why was she represented next to the daughter of the king, in wat looks like an apparent familiarity and even intimacy.
On the other hand, it´s clear the game of power presented by the portrait, Magdalena is completely dominated by the Infanta.
So, on this video, I’m going to try to find out who was Magdalena Ruiz and what was her relationship with Phillip and his family, and what that relationship can tell us about the king and his time.
Sources:
Bouza, Fernando (2011). D. Filipe I. Círculo de Leitores: Lisboa.
Buesco, Ana Isabel (2008). D. João III. Temas e Debates: Lisboa.
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I am a giant history 'nerd,' I took all AP history classes in HS, would always choose history electives in college when I went for my teaching degree, and am getting ready to go back to school in the Spring to get a Bachelor's Degree in History, and hopefully go all the way through to get my PHD. In the meantime, while i'm not in school or working, I watch a LOT of history documentaries and short videos, but over the past year or so i've found it increasingly difficult to find any such videos on historical topics that I don't already know about in at least a vague, basic manner. So thank you for this video because it definitely ticked all my boxes...1. historically accurate information 2. info on a person & life that I didn't know anything about and 3. actually interesting and presented well (as I can often find videos on specific historical battles or similar subjects that idk, but they tend to be extremely boring). I hope that your channel grows swiftly and you continue to make a1 quality videos :)
I had heard of her but couldn't think from where until I saw the portrait. Just the sort of content I enjoy.
He was so open minded for his era
I love the video it’s rich in history. I’m a history buff and love reading on the kings and queens of Britain and the hapsburgs. I’ve always found it fascinating.
Another great video. Very happy you got rid of the punctual tocs and dings to present items and facts. It now rolls seamlessly in a more cohesive edit. Hope your channel grows.
Great video. I enjoyed every minute of it !
Extremely interesting video. Thank you for the work!
I found this documentary very interesting, revealing lots of details of the life of kings and their corta and family.
Great video!
Excellent videos, very interesting! 👍👏
Great video, super interesting
It is where my country filipinas got its name in honor of king philip of spain.
c'est passionnant ! merci
Excellent video
Enjoyed this very much
All Philip had to do was wait 4 or 5 more years until the armada was completely restored and for the french religious war to end and he could’ve easily took England. This is why patience is the most important key for the power.
It’s interesting that the Spanish royal family itself had a history of madness and deformity
Loved Magdalena 😁😇😅
Thank you. This was very informative. Where can I find out more information about the buffoon of the young Phillip II. I believe his last name was De la Cruz and who was the artist that painted his portrait and where can it be found?