El de la rollona. (Nanny’s boy.) (1796-1797)

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Francisco de Goya’s captivating etching, "El de la rollona" (Nanny’s boy), created between 1796 and 1797, offers a poignant glimpse into the social dynamics and personal intimacies of its era. This work is part of Goya’s "Los Caprichos," a series of prints that critique various aspects of Spanish society.In this striking piece, the scene shows an elderly woman appearing distressed and overwhelmed. She holds a distraught expression as she raises a handkerchief to her tearful eyes. Behind her, a dark figure, a child, is seen from the back, his identity and emotions obscured from view. The predominance of shadow in the background and on the figures themselves evokes a sense of weight and somberness, suggesting a narrative replete with struggles and emotional depth.The title "El de la rollona" might refer to a colloquial term related to the upbringing or care of children, hinting that this woman is a caregiver, perhaps worn by the demands of her charge. The subtitles and inherent symbolism in the artwork encourage the viewer to ponder the socio-economic contrasts of the time, the roles of caregivers, and the unseen burdens they carry.This etching is not only a masterful example of Goya’s skill with the medium but also a powerful commentary on the unseen and unappreciated labor in society’s margins. Each line and shadow Goya employs invites the viewer into a deeper discussion about the human condition and the silent stories of those like the nanny depicted here.

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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.