Caprichos - Plate 32: Because she was Susceptible

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"Caprichos - Plate 32: Because she was Susceptible" (Spanish: "Porque fue sensible") is one of the 80 etchings that make up "Los Caprichos," a series by the renowned Spanish artist Francisco de Goya y Lucientes. Created between 1797 and 1798, "Los Caprichos" was Goya's artistic endeavor to critique the social, political, and religious customs of his time. Plate 32, "Because she was Susceptible," is a particularly striking example of Goya's use of satire and allegory to convey his message.

The etching depicts a woman, presumably of high social standing, being carried away by two figures that resemble bats or winged demons, symbolizing the consequences of her susceptibility to flattery or seduction. The image serves as a commentary on the vulnerability of individuals, particularly women in Goya's society, to deception and moral corruption. It reflects the artist's concern with the ease with which virtue can be undermined by vice, a theme that resonates throughout the "Caprichos" series.

Goya's technique in this plate, as in others in the series, involves a combination of etching, aquatint, and drypoint, which allows for a rich interplay of light and shadow, enhancing the dramatic effect of the scene. The use of aquatint creates a sense of depth and texture, giving the impression of a nocturnal and dreamlike atmosphere that is both haunting and evocative.

"Because she was Susceptible" is not only a work of artistic merit but also a historical document that provides insight into the cultural and moral preoccupations of late 18th-century Spain. As with the other plates in "Los Caprichos," this image was intended to be both a work of art and a tool for social reflection, encouraging viewers to question and critique the world around them.

The "Caprichos" series was initially put on sale in 1799, but due to the controversial nature of the images and the potential for political backlash, Goya withdrew the prints from sale shortly after. The series was later gifted to the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando. Today, "Because she was Susceptible" and the rest of the "Caprichos" plates are held in high regard by art historians and collectors, and they continue to be the subject of scholarly study for their complex interweaving of artistic innovation and social commentary.

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