Rediscover the vibrant culture, artistic accomplishments, and political turmoil that animated Madrid at the turn of the 18th century and inspired the greatest Spanish painter of the age -- Francisco Goya. Generously illustrated with works by Goya and his contemporaries, this volume follows the father of modern art from his arrival in Madrid as a penniless young man, through his colorful ascent to the coveted position of court painter, and finally to his dark years of illness and isolation. A treat for art aficionados, tourists, and history buffs, this guide allows readers to enjoy the same vistas, stroll through same boulevards and parks, admire the same buildings and paintings, and even eat in the same restaurants as the legendary painter.