1. Philip III 1578 – (1598)
Portrait of Philip III painted by Juan Pantoja de la Cruz

2. The main achievement of the Duke of Lerma was its pacifist policy in foreign affairs.
He was also because known by the high levels of corruption and nepotism that were achieved during his government. Thanks to his influence he became the richest person in the Spanish Monarchy.
During his government Moriscos were expelled.
Due to this economic and demographic crisis that already existed got worse.
Portrait of the Duke of Lerma, painted by the incredible painter Rubens

3. Expulsion of the Moriscos in the port of Denia

4. Typical Moriscos

5. Margaret of Austria, painted by Bartolomé González y Serrano.
She opposed to the excesive influence of the Duke of Lerma and finally managed to show his corruption.
She was able to push him aside and remove him from politics.

6. Cervantes and first edition of Don Quijote

7. Palace of Duke of Uceda

8. Plaza Mayor of Madrid