How did Giovanni Battista Tiepolo's work in Spain differ from the solemn atmosphere of the Spanish court?

In contrast to the solemnity that pervaded the Spanish court, Giovanni Battista Tiepolo introduced a poetic style defined by light and color. While the Spanish court environment was historically characterized by a more austere and monumental atmosphere—often associated with the forbidding, ascetic spirit of figures like Philip II and the grandeur of the Spanish monarchy—Tiepolo’s work in Madrid brought a different sensibility.123

His contributions to the Palacio Nacional, such as The Power of the Spanish Monarchy and The Apotheosis of the Spanish Monarchy, utilized bold perspective inventions and rich chromatic orchestration. Beyond these official commissions, Tiepolo infused his religious canvases and private works with an inner feeling of romantic melancholy. This approach offered a distinct alternative to the rigid, formal traditions of the Spanish court, favoring a lyrical, atmospheric quality that reflected his unique artistic vision rather than the prevailing local gravity.1