Königin Maria Anna von Habsburg in Trauer

Queen Mariana of Spain in Mourning

Queen Mariana (1634-1696) was the wife of Philip IV. She acted as Regent from his death in 1665 until 1677, when their son, Charles II, reached majority. Charles is shown as a young boy in the background. The widow's dress Mariana wears in this portrait resembles a nun's habit.