Juan Antonio Ribera

There he worked in the studio of Jacques-Louis David, where he produced his notable Cincinnatus leaving the plow to make laws to Rome.

Ribera's tenure as director of the same organization began in 1857, replacing José de Madrazo y Agudo.

In his term the Museum published the fifth catalog of works (1858), in force until the publication of the sixth in 1872.

He was also an important teacher and directed the Museo del Prado between 1857 and 1860, succeeded by Federico de Madrazo.

He was the father of the painter Carlos Luis de Ribera y Fieve.