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File:Francisco de Goya, Saturno devorando a su hijo (1819-1823).jpg

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Title Untitled, known as Saturn Devouring His Son, Devoration or Saturn Eats His Child
Description
This painting is part of the " Black Paintings" series and depicts the Greek Myth of Cronus. .
Date 1819-1823
Medium oil on canvas
Dimensions 146 × 83 cm (57½ × 32½ in)
Madrid
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