Tio Paquete 1820

"Tio Paquete" is a 1820 oil painting by Francisco de Goya, depicting a close-up portrait of a man with a wide, exaggerated grin, set against a dark background. Goya, known for his satirical and often grotesque works, captures the man's distorted facial expression with a remarkable level of detail, suggesting a mixture of amusement and unsettling intensity. The painting, now part of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum's collection, exemplifies Goya's late style characterized by bold brushstrokes and a focus on the human condition.