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Saturn Devouring His Son

1819–1823

The Titan Saturn consuming one of his children, painted directly onto the walls of Goya's house as part of his "Black Paintings" series.

Significance

Among the most disturbing images in Western art, revealing Goya's private psychological torment. Never intended for public viewing, these paintings foreshadowed Expressionism by a century.

Medium

Oil mural transferred to canvas

Dimensions

143.5 cm × 81.4 cm

Location

Museo del Prado, Madrid, Spain

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