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And so was his grandfather (Caprichos, 39)

Francisco Goya1797-1799 (1970 edition)

Casa Botines Gaudí Museum

Casa Botines Gaudí Museum
León, Spain

The "Caprichos" by Goya re a satirical chant to the flaws of 18th-century European society. In them, the artist critiques the ignorance, superstition, and vulgarity of the common people, the clergy, and the nobility, addressing themes such as religion, abortion, education, and political corruption.

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  • Title: And so was his grandfather (Caprichos, 39)
  • Creator: Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes
  • Date: 1797-1799 (1970 edition)
  • Location: León, Spain
  • Physical Dimensions: 37,8 x 26,7 cm
  • Type: Print
  • Medium: Etching, aquatint and drypoint on paper
Casa Botines Gaudí Museum

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