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He born in Fuendetodos, Zaragoza. In a family of medium social position.
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He begins his apprenticeship with the painter José Martínez Luján.
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Travelled to Italy.
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He married Josefa Bayeu, sister of Francisco Bayeu, his teacher.
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He began his work as a cardmaker at the Royal Tapestry Factory.
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Entered the Royal Academy of San Fernando.
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Carlos IV is appointed camera painter.
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He goes deaf after suffering a long illness.
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Painted the family of Carlos IV and the Duchess of Alba.
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Joins general Palafox in Zaragoza and initiates the series of engravings. The disasters of the war.
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Josefa Bayeu dies. He initiates relations with Leocadia Weis, his housekeeper.
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Painted the burden of the Mamluks in the Puerta del Sol in Madrid and the executions of May 3 on the mountain of Prince Pio in Madrid.
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He retires in «La Quinta del Sordo» and begins the series of so-called «black paintings».
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Dies in Bordeaux due to an attack of apoplexy.