Nobleza y ostentación. El palacio ducal de Marchena en 1658

Synopsis of Nobleza y ostentación. El palacio ducal de Marchena en 1658

This book provides a detailed analysis of the scenography and material culture of the Ducal Palace of Marchena during the 17th century, under the ownership of Don Rodrigo Ponce de León. Through the study of inventories and appraisals, the work reconstructs the representation habits of the Ducal House of Arcos, exploring how architecture and domestic furnishings—from paintings and tapestries to weapons—served as symbols of power, virtue, and opulence in the Early Modern period. The work is a valuable contribution to studies on the Andalusian nobility, allowing the reader to understand the organization of palace rooms and the aesthetic discourse that defined the life of the Spanish aristocracy.