José Aparicio Inglada: A Patriot Painter of Spain’s Golden Age José Aparicio Inglada (1773 – 1838) stands as a pivotal figure in Spanish neoclassical art, inextricably linked to the reign of Ferdinand VII and embodying the fervent patriotic spirit that characterized the era. Born in Alicante, he descended from a respectable middle-class family, fostering an early appreciation for artistic pursuits—a passion nurtured by his formative y…