Self-Portrait
Francisco de Goya gives us a masterclass in 'no filter' self-portraiture here, staring back with an intensity that feels almost uncomfortable. Framed by a wild, exploding mop of curls, he looks less like the polished court painter of Spanish royalty and more like a brooding rock star centuries ahead of his time. The sketch fades out at the shoulders, leaving a ghostly outline of what looks like a medal or emblem on his chest, reminding us of the official status he often chafed against. It’s a raw, honest glimpse into the mind of an artist who witnessed the horrors of war and the madness of kings, yet kept his gaze sharp until the end.
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