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Against the Common Good

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The etching plunges me into a chilling world; a monstrous figure, with bat-like wings and a grotesque face, hunches over a large book. His gnarled hands clutch a pen, as if scribbling some decree of darkness. Below, a crowd of tormented figures, their faces etched with anguish, seem to be the unfortunate recipients of his sinister pronouncements. The artist's masterful use of line and shadow creates a stark contrast, emphasizing the grotesque features of the central figure and the suffering of those around him. I am captivated by the raw emotion pouring from the scene, a visceral representation of the artist's critique of power and its destructive consequences.

Against the Common Good

Francisco Goya

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1820

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2927 × 2362 px

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