Rafael Fernández Quintanilla
Spanish diplomat and ambassador involved in negotiating the return of Picasso's Guernica to Spain; appears as a primary eyewitness and negotiator in the episode's archival interview material.
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Apr 2, 2026 • 11min
Spain welcomes Picasso’s Guernica
Rafael Fernández Quintanilla, a Spanish diplomat who helped negotiate Guernica’s return, recalls secret talks and archival sleuthing. He discusses family disputes over ownership. He describes covert packing, a dramatic flight to Madrid and the public unveiling that marked the painting’s end of exile.
