Definition
Francisco Goya was a pivotal Spanish painter and printmaker (1746-1828), marking a transition from traditional to modern art. He was a court painter, but also depicted the harsh realities of war and society. Think of him as a historical documentarian with a paintbrush. His works range from lighthearted portraits to dark, disturbing scenes. Goya captures the human condition in all its complexity. His art is like a window into the soul of 18th and 19th century Spain.