1799
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Estan Calientes (They Are Hot) is a 1799 ink by Francisco Goya, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image depicts a group of four men gathered around a table, their faces contorted in a mixture of shock and disgust. The man on the left, dressed in a long robe, points at a plate in front of him, while the other three men stare at it with a look of horror. The atmosphere is tense and foreboding, with the men's reactions suggesting that something is amiss. In the background, a dark shadow looms, adding to the sense of unease. The overall mood is one of alarm and concern, as if the men have stumbled upon something they cannot comprehend. The artist's use of chiaroscuro and dramatic lighting creates a sense of drama and tension, drawing the viewer's attention to the central scene. If you're interested in exploring more works like this, you might want to look into the art movement Romanticism.
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (; Spanish: ; 30 March 1746 – 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
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