Third of May 1808 by Francisco Goya
Goya’s The Third of May 1808 stands as a groundbreaking anti-war painting that defied tradition and redefined historical art. Its emotional force and stark realism continue to shape how artists confront violence and injustice.
Wanderer Above a Sea of Fog by Friedrich
Friedrich’s Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog is open to a lot of ambiguity starting with the fact that the figure illustrated has his back to the viewer, covering his unknown face. The midst of the sea of fog also covers what could lay ahead.