The Great Goya and Madrid
Description:
Spanish artist Francisco de Goya is very popular in Russia, although only one Hermitage can boast of the only Goya painting - a portrait of actress Antonia Sarate, this work of the great Spaniard gave Russia a famous industrialist, philanthropist Armand Hammer. Fans of Goya’s work come from all over the world to admire his creations. The excursion "The Great Goya and Madrid" will acquaint you with the amazing life of this artist in Madrid, you will learn what trials Goya had to endure before becoming a court artist, you will learn about the difficult relationship between Goya and the Duchess of Alba, you will learn who Machi are, honor his memory in a small church where the pantheon of the Artist is located. And finally, in the Prado Museum you will see his priceless paintings, portraits of kings and the royal family, "black paintings", full of horror and suffering. Goya lived a long life, and the most intense and dramatic period of his life is associated with Madrid. You will get acquainted with Madrid of the Goya era.