Saint Barbara

1770–1771

Travel: Italy

spring – June 1771

Second prize of the Parma Academy

He entered the Parma Academy's competition for a painting on a classical theme, describing himself as a Roman and a pupil of Bayeu; he was awarded second prize, receiving 6 votes.

1771–1773

Travel: Spain

25 July 1773

Marriage to Josefa Bayeu

He married Josefa, sister of the painter Francisco Bayeu; the wedding took place in Madrid. Of their children, only their son Javier lived to adulthood.

1773–1823 · 工作地

Madrid

1775

Move to Madrid and first tapestry cartoons

He settled permanently in Madrid with his brother-in-law Francisco Bayeu; his first court commission was a set of tapestry cartoons with hunting scenes for the dining room of the Prince of Asturias.