Francisco de goya saturn devouring his children

If you enjoy Greek/Roman mythology, you probably know of the Greek Titan called Kronos, the god of time. You know, the one who ate his own children? This is the subject we will be exploring in the painting Saturn Devouring One of His Sons (c.

1819-1823) by Francisco Goya.

 

 

Artist Abstract: Who Was Francisco Goya?

Francisco Goya was born on March 30, 1746, in Fuendetodos, Aragón in Spain, and died in Bordeaux in France.

He trained art under several artists, from around 14 years old he was taught by José Luzán, and for several years after, he was briefly taught by Anton Raphael Mengs.

Francisco de goya saturn devouring his children painting

He also studied under Francisco Bayeu y Subías.

Goya painted for different patrons, including the Spanish Royal Court.

Self-portrait (c. 1800) by Francisco de Goya; Francisco de Goya, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Some of his famous artworks include the oil paintings The Second of May 1808 (1814) and The Third of May 1808 (1814).

He was also a printmaker an