Francisco de Goya

Artist: Francisco de Goya
Title: El Lazarillo de Tormes
Date: 1746-1828

Goya was regarded as the last of the old painters an the first of the new.  He was a spanish court painter who dove deeply into the romantic category. He painted the portraits of many kings and queens.  He also painted all sides of the Peninsular war between France and Spain and remained neutral throughout the whole ordeal.