Artwork
All Will Fall, Plate 19
All Will Fall, Plate 19 is a print by the Romanticist artist Francisco Goya. It dates from 1799 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
All Will Fall, Plate 19 is a print created by Francisco de Goya around 1799. It is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts three huddled figures under a tree, gazing anxiously upwards at two winged beings floating in the sky. The title 'Todos Caerán' or 'All Will Fall' implies impending calamity, while the winged figures may represent fate or judgment, though their meaning remains ambiguous.
Technique & Style
Goya employed strong chiaroscuro, a technique characterized by intense contrasts between light and dark, to create a dramatic and ominous atmosphere. The rough brushstrokes and heavy clouds add to the sense of turmoil.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (; Spanish: ; 30 March 1746 – 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
