Francisco Goya
1746–1828 (age 82)
Painter
Biography
Francisco Goya (1746–1828) was one of Spain's most influential painters and a pivotal figure in the transition from Baroque to modern art. His prolific career spanned decades, during which he served as court painter to Spanish royalty while simultaneously creating deeply personal and socially conscious works that challenged artistic conventions.
Goya's legacy extends beyond his technical mastery and innovative compositions to his unflinching examination of human nature, war, and suffering. His later works, including his Black Paintings, revealed an artist unafraid to explore the darker aspects of the human condition, establishing him as a precursor to modern and contemporary art movements.