Who painted The Meadow of San Isidro?

The Meadow of San Isidro was painted by Francisco Goya in 1794.

Where can I see The Meadow of San Isidro?

The Meadow of San Isidro is held by Museo del Prado.

What movement is The Meadow of San Isidro?

The Meadow of San Isidro is associated with Rococo painting.

Can I buy a print of The Meadow of San Isidro?

Museum-quality prints of The Meadow of San Isidro are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

The Meadow of San Isidro

Francisco Goya , 1794

The Meadow of San Isidro is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Francisco Goya. It dates from 1794 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.

About this work

Overview

Francisco Goya’s *The Meadow of San Isidro* (1794) is an oil painting that captures a lively outdoor gathering. The composition is dominated by pale tones—whites, beiges and a hazy sky—creating a bright, airy atmosphere. Figures in light clothing populate the foreground, while a distant city and water stretch across the horizon, framing the festive scene.

Subject & Meaning

The work portrays a communal celebration in a meadow, with a carriage, musicians and the emblem of the Golden Fleece suggesting a public festivity tied to local tradition. The participants’ attentive gazes toward the distance imply a shared focus, perhaps a procession or performance, emphasizing collective joy and civic identity.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil on canvas, the painting shows Goya’s early Rococo sensibility through its delicate palette and fluid brushwork. Visible strokes and a slightly textured surface give the scene a tactile quality, while the soft modeling of light enhances the sense of openness and movement among the crowd.

History & Provenance

Created in 1794, the piece belongs to the period when Goya was establishing his reputation for documenting contemporary events. *The Meadow of San Isidro* entered the collection of the Museo del Prado, where it remains on display as part of the museum’s holdings of Spanish art from the late eighteenth century.