The purpose of this painting is to commemorate the Spanish’s resistance against Napoleon during his occupation of Spain in 1808. This painting is also used as a political protest against the Bonapartist government. I like the fact that Goya made a reference to Jesus Christ in his painting. I also like the fact that Goya is trying to enlighten the viewers to the atrocities that a tyrannical government could commit if it comes to power. My only criticism of the painting is its lack of inclusion of women and children. I feel that the painting would have a more emotional impact if Goya had included women and children in his painting. I would include kneeling and praying women and weeping children in the
