1806
oil
panel
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
Friar Pedro Shoots El Maragato as His Horse Runs Off is a 1806 oil by Francisco Goya, held at Art Institute of Chicago.
The painting depicts a chaotic scene with two men and a horse. On the left, a man in a brown robe is pointing a gun at another man on the right, who is dressed in yellow pants and a blue shirt. The man on the right has his arms outstretched as if trying to defend himself. The horse, which is mostly out of the frame, appears to be running away. In the background, there is a stone wall and a hazy sky, suggesting an outdoor setting. The overall mood of the painting is one of tension and urgency. To learn more about the use of chiaroscuro in this painting, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (; Spanish: ; 30 March 1746 – 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
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