1799
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
They Say "Yes" and Give Their Hand to the First Comer, Plate 2 is a 1799 by Francisco Goya, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows a crowded room with a woman in a long, simple dress standing in the center. Around her, men in wigs and fancy clothes watch closely. One man in a white wig leans toward her, while others look on with curious or eager faces. The scene feels tense, like everyone is waiting for something to happen. The woman’s posture is stiff, and her hands are clasped—maybe she’s about to make a big decision. The artist used bold lines and shadows to make the scene feel dramatic, focusing on the faces and gestures of the crowd. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and dark to create drama.
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (; Spanish: ; 30 March 1746 – 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
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