El si pronuncian y la mano alargen al primero que llega

Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes

1797–98

Etching and aquatint

Minneapolis Institute of Art

A group of figures, some with masks or distorted features, are gathered around a central woman in a long dress. The scene is dark and appears to be a gathering or performance. A group of figures, some with masks or distorted features, are gathered around a central woman in a long dress. The scene is dark and appears to be a gathering or performance. Francisco Goya’s series Los Caprichos contains layers of meaning that even today challenge the modern viewer. Mia’s copy is a rare presentation proof containing early printings of all eighty images. In the first half, Goya explored themes of superstition, sensuality, greed, and violence with scenes set in Spanish brothels, salons, and prisons. The second half is given over to fantastic images from the artist’s dreams and nightmares. Even though Goya tried to d