1806
oil
panel
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
Friar Pedro Binds El Maragato with a Rope is a 1806 oil by Francisco Goya, held at Art Institute of Chicago.
The painting depicts a scene of a man, dressed in a brown robe, holding another man in a grey jacket and yellow pants. The man in the robe has a rope in his hand, which is tied around the other man's waist. In the background, there are trees and a building, and a group of people are shown in the distance, some of whom appear to be holding weapons. The scene is set in a rural or countryside setting, with the building and trees suggesting a rustic environment. The use of earthy tones, such as brown and green, adds to the sense of a natural setting. This painting is a great example of Francisco Goya's work, and you can learn more about his style and technique by exploring his other works, such as those held at the Art Institute of Chicago.
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (; Spanish: ; 30 March 1746 – 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
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