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**Title:** The Scariest Painting in Art History: Francisco Goya's "Saturn Devouring His Son"
**Summary:**
* The painting, created by Francisco Goya in his later life, depicts the Greek myth of Cronus (Saturn) devouring his children, but with a gruesome twist.
* Unlike other artists' renditions, Goya's version is dark, brutal, and disturbing, reflecting his own physical and mental health decline.
* The painting was part of Goya's "Black Paintings" series, created in the walls of his home, Quinta del Sordo (Villa of the Deaf), which he never intended for public display.
* Goya's life experiences, including his deafness, the decline of the Spanish Enlightenment, and the brutality of Napoleon's invasion, influenced his shift from elegant to horrific themes in his art.
* The painting's meaning is open to interpretation, but its horror and brutality are undeniable, making it a standout in the history of art.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text, each numbered and in short sentences:
**Artwork Facts**
1. The painting "Saturn Devouring His Son" is by Francisco Goya.
2. The painting depicts the Greek Titan Cronus (Roman name: Saturn) eating one of his children.
3. The artwork is part of Goya's "Black Paintings" series.
4. The painting's style is unlike the more elegant and beautiful depictions of the same myth by other artists, like Peter Paul Rubens.
**Goya's Life and Career Facts**
5. Francisco Goya was a Spanish painter from Zaragoza, Spain.
6. He was the fourth of six children in a lower middle-class family.
7. Goya studied painting in Zaragoza, Madrid, and Rome.
8. His first serious job was at the Royal Tapestry Factory in Madrid.
9. Goya became the court painter for King Charles IV of Spain.
10. In 1793, Goya suffered an unknown illness that left him deaf.
11. After his illness, Goya's artwork took a darker turn, as seen in "Yard with Lunatics" (1794).
12. Goya created a series of etchings called "Los Caprichos" (The Caprices), critiquing Spanish culture.
**Historical Context Facts**
13. Spain was invaded by Napoleon, leading to brutal massacres and resistance (1808).
14. Goya witnessed the bloodshed and created the painting "The 3rd of May 1808" in response.
15. The Spanish Constitution of 1812 called for liberal reforms, but was soon squashed by King Ferdinand VII.
**"Black Paintings" and Later Life Facts**
16. Goya painted 14 murals, known as the "Black Paintings", on the interior walls of his home, Quinta del Sordo (Villa of the Deaf).
17. "Saturn Devouring His Son" was located in the dining room of Goya's home.
18. Goya never intended for the "Black Paintings" to be publicly seen.
19. The "Black Paintings" were photographed over 50 years after their creation.