Balloon ascent of Vicente Lunardi (1754-1806) on the Buen Retiro, August 12, 1792. Etching on paper, circa 1793. History Museum. Madrid. Spain
The Book of Good Love (El Libro de Buen Amor) by Juan RuizThe Book of Good Love (El Libro de Buen Amor). Semi-biographical account of romantic adventures by Juan Ruiz, the Archpriest of Hita (ca.1283-ca. 1350) dating from 1330. Facsimile reproduction
Juan Ruiz (ca. 1283-ca. 1350), known as the Archpriest of HitJuan Ruiz (ca.1283-ca. 1350), known as the Archpriest of Hita (Arcipreste de Hita). Medieval Spanish poet
Telemachus and Mentor. 1770. Made by Royal Fabric" Telemachus and Mentor. 1770. Made by Royal Fabric " Buen Retiro" from Madrid. Neoclassicism. China / Porcelain. SPAIN. Madrid. National Museum of Archaeology."
CONTRERAS MUяZ, Jos頍arcelo (1827-1890). ShootingCONTRERAS MUя Z, Jos頍 arcelo (1827-1890). Shooting of Patriots in Buen Suceso (on dawn of 3rd May). 1866. Peninsular War (1808). Oil on canvas. SPAIN. Madrid. Museo de Historia
GIORDANO, Luca (1632-1705). Allegory of the Golden Fleece. Circa 1697. SPAIN. Madrid. Cas el Buen Retiro. Baroque art. Fresco
Hot-air balloon piloted by Lunardi, which took of from Buen Retiro Gardens on 12th August 1792 in the presence of Ferdinand VII of Spain. Engraving. SPAIN. Madrid. National Library
Dn. Vicente Lunardi, vive en el Coliseo del Buen Retiro. Print shows banner with name of Italian balloonist Vincent Lunardi; includes figure playing a drum and two others dancing
Vincenzo Lunardi riding in the gondola of a balloon ascending from Buon Retiro gardens, Madrid, August 12, 1792; the first balloon ascension in Spain. (Source: AG Renstrom, LC staff, 1981-82.)
Madrid / Palace RetiroPALACE OF BUEN RETIRO The Porcelain Room, lined with porcelain created by Italian craftsmen who were installed in the palace grounds
