Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes

Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828) Having completed his apprenticeship in Zaragoza under José Luzán, Goya moved to Madrid around 1763 to continue his studies. He married in 1774, raising a family of 24 children. Goya was a popular portraitist in aristocratic circles. In 1789, Charles IV appointed him painter to the Spanish court. For years he was to enjoy clos...