Martin Gayford

Flying witches, mad old men, cannibals: what was going on in Goya’s head?

Plus: a Serpentine Gallery survey of Leon Golub’s large scale compositions on the atrocities of war that are occasionally memorable but often show a lack of skill

Left: ‘Dream of a good witch’, c.1819–23, by Goya Right: ‘Bajan niñendo (They descend quarrelling)’, c.1819–23, by Goya. Photography by Alex Jamison
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  • Goya: The Witches and Old Women Album

    Courtauld Gallery, until 25 May

  • Leon Golub: Bite Your Tongue

    Serpentine Gallery, until 17 May

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