Virtual Tour: Fashion in "Queen Mariana of Austria" by Diego Velázquez

In this short video, Chief Curator Emily Talbot spotlights Queen Mariana’s elaborate hairstyle and extraordinary black dress, including its complex structure and historical significance, depicted in her portrait by Diego Velázquez from 1652–53.

Mariana: Velázquez’s Portrait of a Queen from the Museo Nacional del Prado is on view from December 13, 2024–March 24, 2025.