The artwork, titled “Manuel José Rubio y Salinas,” was created by the artist Miguel Cabrera in the year 1758. This portrait is recognized as part of the Baroque art movement. The genre of this composition is a portrait, depicting an individual of notable importance in a formal and detailed manner.
In the artwork, the subject is presented in a stately and dignified pose, set against a backdrop that includes rich drapery and what appears to be a clerical or bureaucratic environment. The dark, voluminous robes of the subject contrast with the details of their white lace cuffs and the background elements. The placement of the subject’s right hand resting on a book, along with other symbols, suggests scholarly or clerical significance. The use of intense colors and elaborate detailing consistent with Baroque style highlights the subject’s prominence and evokes a sense of authority and reverence.