The Colossus | Francisco Goya | 1808 Owe Zerge and existential angst

and existential angst

conveying a sense of isolation despite the urban setting

the Roman goddess of the hunt and wild animals

The artwork is part of Redon's series of noirs

The Colossus | Francisco Goya | 1808 Owe Zerge and existential angstAbout the artwork: "The Colossus" by Francisco Goya, painted around 1808, is a powerful and enigmatic work depicting a giant figure looming over a chaotic landscape. The colossal figure, which dominates the composition, appears to be either seated or standing, its eyes closed as if in contemplation or sleep. Below, the terrain is filled with tiny, fleeing figures and animals, suggesting a scene of panic and disorder. The painting's somber color