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You Will Not Escape, Plate 72, by Francisco Goya, 1799

You Will Not Escape, Plate 72

Francisco Goya

1799

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

You Will Not Escape, Plate 72 is a 1799 by Francisco Goya, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Francisco Goya
When & what style?
1799 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a ghostly woman with wings flying over a dark, stormy ground. She’s holding a small child in one arm and reaching out with the other, while two other kids cling to her. The scene looks eerie and fast-moving, with loose, sketchy lines. The title at the bottom, *"No te escaparas"* (Spanish for *"You will not escape"*), hints this might be about fear or danger lurking in the night. The style feels urgent, like a nightmare you can’t wake from. If this spooky vibe interests you, check out Romanticism for more art that leans into drama and emotion.

About the artist

Portrait of Francisco Goya
Artist

Francisco Goya

Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (; Spanish: ; 30 March 1746 – 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.

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