Que pico de Oro! (What a golden beak!) (1796-1797)

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"Que pico de Oro!" (What a Golden Beak!) is an engaging etching by the renowned Spanish artist Francisco de Goya, created between 1796-1797. This artwork belongs to Goya's famous series, Los Caprichos, which critically examines society, human errors, and superstitions.The etching features a scene wherein a group of animated figures is engrossed in a lively discussion. What captures the viewer's eye is an owl, perched atop what appears to be a pulpit, silently observing the scene below. The owl, often symbolic of wisdom, interestingly juxtaposes the apparent foolishness of the human conversation below it, providing a stark commentary on the folly of humans who speak much but say little of value — hence the title, alluding to someone who talks as if they had a 'golden beak'.With its rich detail and expressive characters, Goya masterfully uses this piece to convey irony and critique the superficiality of societal conversations. The etching’s dark tones and the meticulous expressions of the people provide a glimpse into the artist's view on the social dynamics of his time, echoed by the timeless nature of the subject which resonates even today.

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Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (30 March 1746 – 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker. He is considered the most important Spanish artist of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His paintings, drawings, and engravings reflected contemporary historical upheavals and influenced important 19th- and 20th-century painters. Goya is often referred to as the last of the Old Masters and the first of the moderns.