1816
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Disparate de miedo (Folly of Fear) is a 1816 ink by Francisco Goya, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a shadowy scene with a tall, ghostly figure standing alone on the left. Its long robe flows as if caught in wind, but its face stays hidden. To the right, a group of people huddle on the ground, looking scared. One person is climbing a tree, while others cower near the base. The artist used dark lines and shading to make the scene feel eerie. The empty space around the figures adds to the unease. This print is part of a series called *Disasters of War*, but this one is different—it’s more about fear itself. Next, check out how etching, drypoint, aquatint work to create these deep, textured prints.
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (; Spanish: ; 30 March 1746 – 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
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