The Musical Iconography of Power in Seventeenth-Century Spain and Her Territories

The book explores how musical performance imagery was utilized by the Spanish state in the seventeenth century to symbolize royal power and promote national harmony amid economic and political turmoil. Through contemporary sources, the author, Gonzalez, delves into the intricate iconography of Spanish politics, revealing the deeper meanings and implications behind these artistic representations during a tumultuous period in Spain's history.