The Colossus | Francisco Goya | 1808 Owe Zerge reflecting the complexity of the

reflecting the complexity of the event

evoking the transitory nature of time and the power of nature

created in 1892

The artwork is part of Redon's series of noirs

while the composition highlights the port’s architectural details and the relationship between the city and the sea

The Colossus | Francisco Goya | 1808 Owe Zerge reflecting the complexity of theAbout 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