Francisco Goya

Fracisco Goya is probably the most notable Spanish satirist. He often worked in lithography and was called the master in aquatint. "Caprichos," meaning "caprice," was his first set of satirical prints, and 80 page album created in 1799 and sold in perform shops. This set commented on Spanish society. The image above comes from "Capricho," and is an older witch teaching a younger one how to ride a broom. It is a comment on older generations passing on their bad habits to younger generations. Goya would go on to release other sets of prints, among them is "Disasters of War" (see image below.) This set had three main themes: the violence of war with France, famine in Spain, and allegorical scenes involving the reign of King Ferdinand VII and the clergy. "Disasters of War" was much darker and far more upsetting.