1796
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Mascaras crueles (Cruel Masks) [recto] is a 1796 ink by Francisco Goya, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a woman in a dark, flowing dress reaching toward a strange figure with a mask and horns. The masked man has a pointed hat and a loose coat, holding what looks like a small object in his right hand. The background is plain, and the whole scene feels rough and sketchy, like it was drawn quickly. The title *Mascaras crueles* (Cruel Masks) hints this might be about hidden dangers or deception. The woman’s nervous gesture and the mask’s sharp features suggest something unsettling is happening. If you like this style, look up Romanticism next.
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (; Spanish: ; 30 March 1746 – 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
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