Francis Bacon, Three Studies for a Crucifixion. Oil on canvas, 198.2 x 144.8 cm (each one) 1962. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York

MADRID.- The itinerant Francis Bacon retrospective’s current sojourn seems particularly appropriate. “Francis Bacon” opened at the Prado in Madrid on February 3, 2009 where it will be open until April 19. Many have considered the exhibition’s location as a sort of homecoming for the British artist. Throughout his life and work, Bacon demonstrated an affinity to Spain. Bullfighting and the poetry of García Lorca held particular interest for him. He frequented the Prado and was fascinated by Spanish painters, especially Velázquez and Picasso. He died in Madrid after spending his last years living there... Michael Damiano

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Francis Bacon, Study after Popp Innocent X by Velázquez. Oil on canvas, 153 x 118 cm. 1953. Des Moines, purchased with funds from the Coffin Fine Arts Trust; Nathan Emory Coffin Collection of the Des Moines Art Center