Goya: Il Ritratto della famiglia di Carlo IV

To Appear or to Be? One of Goya's most extraordinary and fascinating works, an analysis of which presents us with themes that remain highly relevant today. An official portrait that reveals and uncovers the unstable balance of the Spanish royal court, the last vestige of the ancien régime that would soon face collapse. What is the role of art? Can the painter stop serving the power of the royals and instead place himself at the service of reality? 00:00 Introduction to the work (280x336cm) 01:40 The setting and the characters 04:42 Appearances and the psychological portrait of the royals 06:18 Intrigues and conspiracies 07:12 Extreme realism or denunciation? 09:48 The role of painting 13:07 A widespread social critique 14:06 Appearance or substance?