Artist profile

Francisco Goya

1746–1828 • Fuendetodos, Spain

Portrait of Francisco Goya
Portrait source: Wikimedia Commons (public domain).
Detail from a portrait of Francisco Goya
Detail crop from the same portrait.

A painter of contradictions who moved from court splendor to dark, human truth.

Life and context

A painter of contradictions who moved from court splendor to dark, human truth.

Style and intention

Expressive brushwork, stark contrasts, and psychological intensity.

Contributions and techniques

Bridged old master traditions and modern social critique.

Loose handling, dramatic lighting, and unflinching observation.

Key works in Explainary

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