Francisco Jose de Goya y Lucientes was a renowned Spanish artist of the late 18th and early 19th century. His painting narrates the tale of the French trickly invading Spain and when the Spanish freedom fighters rebelled against such oppression on May 2, 1808, these freedom fighters were rounded up the next day by the French soldiers and massacred .
The artist has, through his painting, relived the horrors and slaughters of his countrymen that he witnessed personally . The French soldiers are seen pointing their guns at the helpless people . Lot of dead bodies of people are seen on the canvas lying on the floor and some people have both their hands covering their face as they are unable to bear and see the horrific sight of death of their fellow countrymen. …show more content…
The impact of war even makes the palace in the background look isolated and morose and reflects the general mood of the nation plagued by such a massacre .
The painting makes a call to humanity and is an emotionally charged portrayal of the sufferings that war brings along for people
The artist has, through his painting, relived the horrors and slaughters of his countrymen that he witnessed personally . The French soldiers are seen pointing their guns at the helpless people . Lot of dead bodies of people are seen on the canvas lying on the floor and some people have both their hands covering their face as they are unable to bear and see the horrific sight of death of their fellow countrymen. …show more content…
The impact of war even makes the palace in the background look isolated and morose and reflects the general mood of the nation plagued by such a massacre .
The painting makes a call to humanity and is an emotionally charged portrayal of the sufferings that war brings along for people