GOYA - "COURT JESTER: A DWARF" - original etching from 1778 by Francisco de GOYA y LUCIENTES (Fuendetodos 1746 – Bordeaux 1828) - extremely rare work, signed and dated - (New entry)

The great master from Zaragoza, considered one of the greatest exponents of Spanish and European painting of his time, was also an excellent engraver as well as an absolute genius of painting. The innovative taste that led him to the maximum characterization of the characters, revealed even in their most shameful deformities, finds here its unforgettable representation. Taken from a famous painting by Velasquez, this jester from the court of King Philip IV of Spain casts a challenging look at the observer. Goya admirably manages to tell us the intellectual transfiguration of the character who, although aware of his undeniably unattractive appearance, brings out and prevails the light of his intelligence that overcomes any visible deformity. Extremely rare work, signed and dated. Within an antique frame. Original etching: cm. 25 x cm. 19 Spain - 1778 Expertise by Prof. Maurizio Marini www.palazzodelbuonsignore.com https://www.romagnavirtualtour.it/virtual-tour-palazzo-del-buon-signore/