Artwork
The Proverbs: God Creates Them and They Join Up Together
The Proverbs: God Creates Them and They Join Up Together is a print by the Impressionist artist Francisco Goya. It is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Proverbs: God Creates Them and They Join Up Together is a print by Francisco de Goya, created in 1864. It is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a chaotic scene with three indistinct figures, one kneeling and reaching out to a smaller figure on the ground, while another stands behind with outstretched arms. The dark, shadowy background adds to the sense of confusion and obscurity.
Technique & Style
Goya employed strong contrasts between light and dark to create a dramatic effect. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume, contributes to the mysterious atmosphere by rendering faces and hands barely visible.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (; Spanish: ; 30 March 1746 – 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
Dios los cria y ellos se juntan (God Creates Them and They Join Up Together)
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