Ruega por ella. (She prays for her.) (1796-1797)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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"Ruega por ella" (She prays for her) is a captivating etching by the renowned Spanish artist Francisco de Goya, created between 1796 and 1797. This work forms part of Goya's celebrated series of prints, offering profound insights into human nature and society.In this evocative composition, we observe three figures, each contributing to the scene's intense emotional depth. The central character, a young woman dressed in light, flowing garments, sits gracefully yet with a hint of melancholy. Her gaze is gentle, directed towards an elderly woman who is possibly praying. This elderly figure, enveloped in a shawl, embodies a sense of frailty and devotion as she clutches the young woman's hand, her eyes closed in prayer.Behind these two, another figure stands slightly in shadow, observing and perhaps waiting to participate or assist. Her expression and posture introduce an air of expectancy to the scene.The title, "Ruega por ella," suggests a narrative of intercession or plea, possibly for divine aid or forgiveness, adding a layer of spiritual urgency to the interaction among the figures. Goya's mastery in using soft etching and aquatint techniques enhances the textural contrast and emotional intensity, pulling the viewer into this moment of intimate supplication.
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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.