The Proverbs: Two Heads are Better than One or Poor Folly
1820
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1820
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This etching shows two men, one with a bird perched on his head, the other holding a pipe. Their faces blur together, one grinning, the other gaping. The title hints at sharing wisdom—or folly. Goya made 22 prints like this, called *The Proverbs*. They mock Spain’s rulers and foibles. The bird on the head means empty advice. The blurred faces make the joke stronger. Look up this print at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
