Florinda, 1853, Oil on canvas, 70 1/4 x 96 3/4 in. (178. 4 x 245. 7 cm), Paintings, Franz Xaver Winterhalter (German, Menzenschwand 1805?1873 Frankfurt), This painting depicts an episode from the legend of Roderick, the last king of the Spanish Visigoths. After spying on his maids of honor to determine the fairest among them, the king chose Florinda (at center left), who became the object of his love