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To understand Francisco Goya’s Black Paintings, we need to understand how he went from a popular well-loved royal portrait artist to painting deeply disturbing imagery on the bare walls of his house in total isolation.
In 1819, Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes, commonly known as Goya, was a successful and celebrated artist. Then suddenly, he withdrew from public life, left Madrid and the Royal Court behind, and moved into a farmhouse in the countryside.
His wife and most of his friends were dead and he had become isolated. He was 73-years old, sick, and completely deaf. His long life was coming to a close… BUT he wasn’t finished yet. The man who had once painted crucifixions, miracles, saints, and priests, now painted terrifying, demonic, raw and brutal works – works without even a hint of God.
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Please like and comment. It really helps promote the channel. Many thanks, James
I l.o.v.e how art and history are brought together in your videos!
I love learning history through the artists at that time. It makes it more real, makes more sense. Thx for sharing.
Thank you very much for your videos! ❤
Thank you once again for introducing another artist of whom I've heard so little
I am so glad you decided to cover these paintings in your videos. These paintings get to me in the same way that Turners final paintings get to me and the same way that warren zevon's and gil Scott heron's last albums get to me. It's total contemplation of not just "the end" but the totality of life lead up to that end. Those things most on their minds, the way they see and relate to life, and how they are dealing with death.
I use to work as a janitor/custodian in hospitals, mental institutions, and hospice and it always amazes me how art and music was a person's way of exploring their own thoughts and feelings on things beyond what they could communicate with words.
There is so much to unpack in these paintings and you are doing an amazing job of it.
It's so interesting to hear how these paintings fit into history.
Blessing us with every episode
Thanks for making art history and appreciation so accessible. Looking forward to part 2.
For a future subject, I’d like to learn about Mucha’s art nouveau and its intersection with art deco
I love how his dark works are still relevant today with the same themes being played out today and likely will be until civilization exists. Magnificent video.
extraordinary preamble to a Black Paintings explanation. Can't wait for part 2.
My Lord… This channel is so underrated! Your videos have added so much richness to my life and how I view the world. Being a patron is the least I can do to retribute. Thank you, James!
impressive video
thanks a lot
You never miss. Another brilliant film. Also got me thinking about estranged loyalties and artists e.g. JL David.
I did some analysis on 'The Folly of Fools' the etching with 4 cows floating in a void. I hadn't seen many of thr other Los Caprichos, but man are they wild. De Goya's etchings seem so modern in their depictions and are endlessly interesting. Particularly love all the donkey humanoids. I wonder if Hans Christian Andersen was inspired by them, idk if he would have seen them
I really appreciate that you use your voice to cover difficult topics like war. And yes, today Goya is as relevant as ever
the quality of your videos is always unmatched
This is incredible!
you deserve all the attention
Thank you very much for this video! The way you approached Goya's work reminded me of the artist José Clemente Orozco and the way he captured the horrors of the Mexican revolution on his canvas. I hope that in some other video you can talk about Mexican muralism.
I have such a hard time looking at Goya's Kronos painting. The eye contact it makes is so powerful and unsettling, and you know Goya wants you to imagine being the eater or the one who is eaten
Great video on a great artist and humanist, Goya is one of my favourite artists. Thank you for telling his story.
As someone who loves videos on art and artists, no one does this better than you. Your hard work and attention to tone, sequence and how much information to provide your viewer is so good that it can be taken for granted. Here in the States we are so accustomed to the Ken Burns approach (which has its place) that to see something WITHOUT talking heads or self-indulgent tangents is not only a breath of fresh air, but so appreciated. Know that there are many of us who appreciate the hours of editing and perfecting these gems and look forward to every one. I never know what you will tackle next but usually my response is "yes!" before clicking and watching. In a word: Bravo.
Great video
Sheer power
Incredible work 🤩❤thank you for this
I don’t know for sure because I’m just too lazy to google 😂 but I’m pretty sure that Guillermo del toro (famous Director) took a lot of his inspiration from Goyas paintings. Someone did I just forget who
This video is mesmerizing. Wow. I'm impressed and I have to say that I've seen all your videos. Bravo!!
Thank you Sir for another Art history lesson well researched and told. I wish my Art professors were as good as you are and won't bore me to death.
What a beautiful episode
I recall requesting a Goya video from you quite awhile ago and I’m so happy that this is the path you have chosen to explore him. Excellent video!!! Anxiously awaiting the next installment
Besides Basquiat are there any black painters at all? Or Asian.. and did anyone regardless of their race PAINT any Black people?
James this was a masterpiece. Thank you so much!
Great content, as always
I visited Prado almost a year ago and these paintings were a standout among many masterpieces!
Your videos make me love art more every time.
You, sir, are amazing, and I have learned so much.
Halloween special? God those paintings are scary to look at 😅
A brilliant video! Thank you!
You were greatly missed. I love your videos!
Chilling. What a story.
Great vid, thank you!
Well-explained!!! Love it
I know every little about art but “el perro” by Goya has always been my favorite painting of all time.
I absolutely love this series. I’m always excited when a new video appears.
I adore this channel
One of your BEST intros yet! Bravo!!!!!!
Thank you for another thoroughly detailed visual and historical analysis!
Hi I love your knowledge for the history of the arts.. And in all honesty I am intrigued by Goya, because of your narration of his past just now. The balance of the perception of light and dark in humanity, deadset got me intrigued. All because there it sticks within our humanity throughout time, always. I was just wondering why you called Fernando; Ferdinand??
Just a simple question from a curious fan or arts. My brother's name is Fernando too, and we are from the Phillipines and have a Spanish background, obviously running though our veins. Thank you Grandparents.. so yeah, who or why Ferdinand?.
Context! Of the painter and his work. So important to understand their creations. You do a wonderful job at presenting these contexts to us. Thank you!