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Sanan cuchilladas mas no malas palabras (Wounds Heal Quicker than Hasty Words), by Francisco Goya, ink, 1816

Sanan cuchilladas mas no malas palabras (Wounds Heal Quicker than Hasty Words)

Francisco Goya

1816

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Sanan cuchilladas mas no malas palabras (Wounds Heal Quicker than Hasty Words) is a 1816 ink by Francisco Goya, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Francisco Goya
When & what style?
1816 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting depicts a group of people in dark, flowing robes, their faces contorted in a mix of anger and fear. One figure appears to be attacking another, while others look on in distress. The scene is set against a dark, shadowy background, which adds to the sense of tension and foreboding. A closer look reveals the intricate details of the etching, with the aquatint technique used to create a sense of depth and texture. The figures are rendered in bold, expressive lines, while the background is more subtle, with softer, more muted tones. This painting is a great example of the Romanticism movement, and you can learn more about it by exploring the works of Goya, Francisco.

About the artist

Portrait of Francisco Goya
Artist

Francisco Goya

Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (; Spanish: ; 30 March 1746 – 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.

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