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This is a painting of a father (Carlos V) and his son (Philip II). Phillip II established Madrid as the capital under his monarchy. It transformed Madrid from a sleepy town into a bustling center. Philip II chose to do so for several reasons: Madrid's location in the center of the peninsula made it a strategic hub for communications; the large number of floor mills in the area guaranteed a food supply; the abundance and quality of ground water was essential; and the existence of an alcazar (fortress) was suitable for transformation into a royal residence. Also, he was an avid hunter and there was an abundance of hunting grounds in the nearby countryside.