Estudio histórico artístico: La Heroína. El alegato de Ana de Velasco [Historical-artistic study: The heroine. Ana de Velasco’s arguments]

Abstract

For centuries, Marcilla Castle housed a large collection of paintings among which we can find «The Heroine. The Allegation of Ana de Velasco» which currently belongs to the Museum of Navarra. In 2023, it returned as a deposit to the castle, which has allowed a historical-artistic study to be carried out. Its conclusions have completely disconnected Ana de Velasco from the work, but thanks to this, the possible origin of the commission has been discovered, family relations with the European nobility and even the scene represented has been contextualized with the Battle of Pavia, the consequences of which made Europe turn around and condemn the Kingdom of Navarra.