 He also sought to become Director of the tapestry factory, with the support of Count Floridablanca, but was opposed by the painter Ramón Bayeu, who had the support of Count Aranda, a court favorite.Shortly after Bayeu's death (and not long before his own), he tried again, with recommendations from several artists, but was still unsuccessful and the post was left vacant.He also did restorative work at the Palacio del Buen Retiro.