My Favorite Art Pieces from El Prado Museum: Art of the Week

Hello and welcome to today's blog post. Yesterday I was skimming through my scrapbook, and I came across my collection of art postcards I bought from El Prado. I was reminded of the beautiful art works and the wonderful memories of the museum. Today, I wanted to share a handful of some of my favorite art works from the museum. Let's jump in!

Death and Power: Saturn Devouring His Son by Francisco de Goya – Art of the Week Halloween Edition

This is one of Francisco de Goya's most famous and popular Black Paintings. Like the rest of the collection, this painting is a dark, haunting, and terrifying depiction of Goya's mind. "Saturn Devouring His Son" is rich in imagery, symbolism, and meaning that help bring to life the disturbing nature of this piece. To better understand this painting, one must have context about Greek mythology.

Art and Martyrdom- Art of the Week: Francisco De Goya’s The Third of May 1808 (Execution of the Defenders of Madrid) – Journal Entry #11

As I was thinking about what artwork I should discuss for this week, I decided to pay some homage to my dad. A painter that my dad enjoys and knows so much about is Francisco De Goya. Today, I would like to share one of my favorite paintings from my dad’s favorite Spanish painter!  Let's jump in, shall we?

Art of the Week: Diego Velázquez’s Crucifixion of Christ – A Painting that Still Impacts Me. Journal Entry #8

When I first stumbled upon this painting at the Prado Museum in Madrid, Spain, I was starstruck. When my eyes locked onto Velázquez's painting, I began to tear up. This depiction of Christ was brutal, haunting, and yet incredibly beautiful. My tears were bittersweet like the painting; that's when I knew that this painting would forever be a part of me. I can't wait to share it with you guys. Let’s jump in, shall we?