1799
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Because She Was Susceptible, Plate 32 is a 1799 by Francisco Goya, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This image shows a woman sitting on the floor with her knees pulled up. She’s dressed in a long, flowing gown with a high neckline, and her hair is pulled back. The room around her is dim, with a small window or mirror high on the wall behind her. The lighting is soft, focusing on her face and hands. The phrase *"Por qué fue sensible"* (Why she was susceptible) is written below, hinting at a story behind the image. The dark, shadowy background makes her stand out, which was a common way to draw attention in older prints. If this style of lighting interests you, look into chiaroscuro.
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (; Spanish: ; 30 March 1746 – 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
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