Goyas Ghosts is a sweeping historical epic, told through the eyes of celebrated Spanish painter Francisco Goya. Set against the backdrop of political turmoil at the end of the Spanish Inquisition and start of the invasion of Spain by Napoleons army, the film captures the essence and beauty of Goyas work which is best known for both the colorful depictions of the royal court and its people, and his grim depictions of the brutality of war and life in 18th century Spain. Brother Lorenzo, an enigmatic, cunning member of the Inquisitions inner circle who becomes infatuated with Goyas teenage muse, Ines, when she is falsely accused of heresy and sent to prison.