The dazzling life of Spain’s late Duchess of Alba, who mingled with royals, befriended Jackie Kennedy and turned down Picasso The Duchess of Alba, who was born 98 years ago today, led an extraordinary ...

The Spanish Room has works by Velazquez, Zurbaran and Ribera, and the Goya Room has several works by the artist, including his portrait of the 13th Duchess of Alba, his friend and muse ...