No One Knows Himself, Plate 6
1799
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1799
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a chaotic crowd in dim light. A woman in a fancy dress sits on a horse, looking down. Around her, people in old-fashioned clothes push and shove—some hold sticks or hats. The scene feels messy and fast-paced, with dark shadows and rough lines. The title at the bottom, *"Nadie se conoce"* (No One Knows Himself), hints this might be about confusion or chaos in a crowd. Goya often used dark, dramatic scenes like this. Check out chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow to create drama.
