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This 1700s painting is called the Nude Maja by Francisco Goya. It was a private commission that was never supposed to see the light of day. A painting that was hidden behind closed doors for over a decade. A painting that was confiscated by authorities and almost led to Goyaâs arrest! A few years later, Goya created The Clothed Maja. Her pose and expression is almost identical to her counterpart. Although we arenât sure of the identity of the person who commissioned this piece, all signs point to Manuel de Godoy, the first secretary of State of Spain, appointed by King Charles IV. While the model's identity remains a mystery, sheâs believed to be either the Duchess of Alba, Goyaâs rumored mistress or Pepita TudĂł, Manuel de Godoyâs mistress. The paintings were confiscated from Godoyâs collection by Napoleon Bonaparteâs forces when the French occupied Spain during the Peninsular War. They were then confiscated by the Spanish Inquisition once Ferdinand VII returned to power. Francisco Goya was uniquely able to divulge the uncomfortable aspects of the human condition through his art and this piece is no exception! Thanks for watching!
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This 1700s painting is called the Nude Maja by Francisco Goya. It was a private commission that was never supposed to see the light of day. A painting that was hidden behind closed doors for over a decade. A painting that was confiscated by authorities and almost led to Goyaâs arrest! A few years later, Goya created The Clothed Maja. Her pose and expression is almost identical to her counterpart. Although we arenât sure of the identity of the person who commissioned this piece, all signs point to Manuel de Godoy, the first secretary of State of Spain, appointed by King Charles IV. While the model's identity remains a mystery, sheâs believed to be either the Duchess of Alba, Goyaâs rumored mistress or Pepita TudĂł, Manuel de Godoyâs mistress. The paintings were confiscated from Godoyâs collection by Napoleon Bonaparteâs forces when the French occupied Spain during the Peninsular War. They were then confiscated by the Spanish Inquisition once Ferdinand VII returned to power. Francisco Goya was uniquely able to divulge the uncomfortable aspects of the human condition through his art and this piece is no exception! Thanks for watching!
Check out my coloring book! amzn.to/3R65V4I (ad)
I handmade this book by digitally sketching my favorite Van Gogh pieces. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed creating it! As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
#arthistory #art #classicart #fineart #franciscogoya
Credit:
Hypnosis and cloud effect vecteezy
