Caprichos - Plate 70: Devout Profession

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"Caprichos - Plate 70: Devout Profession" is one of the 80 etchings that comprise the series "Los Caprichos" by the Spanish artist Francisco de Goya y Lucientes. Created between 1797 and 1798 and published in 1799, "Los Caprichos" is a critical and satirical examination of the societal and political issues of late 18th-century Spain. Goya's work in this series is renowned for its bold commentary on the follies and vices of his time, often employing dark humor and grotesque imagery to convey his messages.

Plate 70, titled "Devout Profession" (original Spanish title: "Devota profesión"), depicts a scene that critiques religious hypocrisy and the superficial piety that Goya observed in the society around him. The etching portrays a nun, whose exaggerated features and expression suggest insincerity and mockery. The composition and the characters' exaggerated features are typical of Goya's style in "Los Caprichos," where he often used caricature to emphasize the moral and ethical shortcomings of his subjects.

The series "Los Caprichos" was initially conceived as a means for Goya to express his disillusionment with the corruption, superstition, and ignorance he perceived in Spanish society. The etchings were intended to provoke thought and self-reflection among viewers, challenging them to recognize and address these societal flaws. "Devout Profession" specifically targets the religious institutions and individuals who, in Goya's view, failed to live up to the spiritual and moral standards they professed to uphold.

Goya's innovative use of aquatint alongside etching techniques in "Los Caprichos" allowed him to achieve a range of tonal effects, enhancing the dramatic and often eerie quality of the images. The series was initially met with mixed reactions, with some praising Goya's boldness and others condemning the perceived irreverence and cynicism of his work.

Today, "Los Caprichos" is celebrated as a masterpiece of graphic art and a powerful social commentary. "Devout Profession," like the other plates in the series, continues to be studied and admired for its artistic merit and its incisive critique of human nature and societal norms.

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