The Colossus

"The Colossus," as known in Spanish as El Coloso, El Gigante, El Pánico and La Tormenta, is an enigmatic mythological painting traditionally credited to Francisco de Goya. The prominent figure, a giant striding towards the left of the canvas, is shrouded in clouds with mountains obscuring his lower body. This colossal figure, embodying an intense, aggressive posture, is depicted with a fist lifted at shoulder height. The use of oil paint enriches the romanticism intensity of the scene, particularly in the lower third of the painting, where a chaotic exodus of people and cattle can be observed within the dark valley.