Diego Rodríguez de Silva Velázquez & Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes Private Tour

On the other hand, Francisco Goya brought his own genius to the canvas, using his talent to challenge social norms and injustices. Goya’s artwork reflects his deep concerns with the political and social circumstances of his time, and his friendships with influential intellectuals and politicians only fueled his creative fire. He was not just a painter, but a revolutionary who dared to speak out, especially on issues such as the hypocrisy of Spain’s Royal Family, the mistreatment of women or the horrors of war, as depicted in his immeasurable ”The Family of Charles V”, “Saturn” or the “2nd and 3rd of May”.

Velazquez and Goya may have lived in different centuries, but they shared a rebellious spirit, pushing the boundaries of artistic composition and taking on the political establishments of their time. Their influence on later painters is immeasurable, and our Prado Museum Tours give you a front-row seat to their extraordinary contributions to art.