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Francisco Goya: The Third of May 1808

Arguably the most powerful painting about war ever achieved. It portrays the slaughter of civilians after Napoleonic troops entered Madrid in 1808. The programme reveals the historical truths behind the painting and shows exactly how Goya achieved this masterpiece of protest.

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  • Originally Aired January 26, 2004
  • Runtime 50 minutes
  • Network BBC Two
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