Goya is a clear, engaging portrait of the Spanish master who helped lift Spanish painting from stagnation to national prominence. It traces his life from humble beginnings to the studio of kings, showing how his talent and vision reshaped art at home and abroad. The book situates Goya within a sweeping arc of art and culture, explaining how his work blended realism with a modern sensibility. It highlights his strengths as a colorist, draftsman, and observer of people—from public festivities to intimate portraits—while examining the forces that shaped his career and the era he lived in. How Goya moved from student to royal favorite and master portraitist How he balanced naturalism with a personal, unmistakable style His major religious and secular works, and why they matter What his Misfortunes of War reveals about war, humanity, and art Ideal for readers of art history, biography, and anyone curious about a pivotal figure in Spanish culture.