The Burial of the Sardine (Corpus Christi Festival on Ash Wednesday)
- Artist
- Francisco Goya
- Date
- 1812 - 1814
- Style
- Romanticism
- Genre
- Genre painting
- Location
- Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando
'The Burial of the Sardine (Corpus Christi Festival on Ash Wednesday)' is an exemplary genre painting, illustrating Carnival's end, a globally celebrated Christian festivity. The artwork, crafted using oil on a canvas, embodies elements of Romanticism, viewing the ordinary through a creative and emotive lens. It portrays a ceremonial act, steeped in tradition and emotion, capturing an intimate snapshot of life typical of genre painting. The richness and depth of the oil painting technique further elevate the emotional resonance and visual appeal of the artwork.
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