GOYA Y LUCIENTES, Francisco de
(b. 1746, Fuendetodos, d. 1828, Bordeaux)

Maja and Celestina

1808-12
Oil on canvas, 166 x 108 cm
Collection Bartolomé March, Palma de Mallorca

The beautiful young woman, the maja, shows off her charms on the balcony, while behind her — in sharp contrast — is Celestina, the hideous, old, money-grubbing matchmaker.




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