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Saturn Devouring His Son  by Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes, 1820

Saturn Devouring His Son

Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes

Francisco Goya was a Spanish Romantic painter and printmaker whose powerful works reflected the turmoil of his era. Regarded as one of the most influential artists in Western art, he bridged the gap between the Old Masters and modern art.

Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes created Saturn Devouring His Son in 1820. It is now part of the collection at Museo Nacional del Prado in Spain.

Year
1820
Style
Romanticism
Medium
Oil on canvas, Oil on Masonite
Dimensions
146X83cm

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