Francisco Goya’s Descent into Madness: The Disturbing Black Paintings

Francisco Goya’s Descent into Madness: The Disturbing Black Paintings

Francisco Goya grew up to be a vibrant young artist in late 18th-century Spain, yet he is known for some of art history’s darkest works. The Black Paintings were a series of dark, pessimistic subjects that an elderly Goya painted on the interior walls of his private home, never meant to be shown to the public. What happened in Goya’s life that caused him to create such horrific scenes in the comfort of his own home?   Who Was Francisco Goya? Bli…