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"Le nain du cardinal de Granvelle" (Dwarf of the cardinal Granvella) by Anthonis Mor van Dashorst also known as Antonio Moro (1519-1575) c.1560 - Louvre Museum, Paris, France.

The cardinal Granvella (1517-1586) became the patron of Moro in 1549. This is one of the earliest representations of dwarfs esteemed at the Spanish court, later [popularized by paintings by Velasquez..
 

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