No grites, tonta! (Don't scream, silly!) - Francisco Goya
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A striking etching from Goya's Los Caprichos series, depicting a scene of supernatural confrontation with the artist's signature satirical edge.
This etching, titled No grites, tonta! (Don't scream, silly!), is plate 74 from Francisco Goya's celebrated series Los Caprichos. Published in 1799, this collection of eighty prints functions as a biting critique of the social, religious, and political conditions in late eighteenth-century Spain. Goya employs a combination of etching and aquatint to achieve the stark tonal contrasts that define his graphic work.
The image depicts a young woman recoiling in alarm as two grotesque, witch-like figures hover in the air before her. The composition is typical of Goya's approach to the supernatural, where he uses folklore and the imagery of witchcraft to comment on human folly, ignorance, and the manipulation of the vulnerable. The figures are rendered with expressive, economical lines, while the aquatint provides a textured background that adds to the unsettling atmosphere of the scene. The title, inscribed at the bottom, adds a layer of cynical humour to the interaction, suggesting a dismissive or predatory attitude from the figures towards the woman's distress.
Goya's work during this period marks a shift away from his earlier courtly commissions towards a more personal, darker exploration of the human condition. By using the medium of printmaking, he was able to circulate these subversive ideas more widely, challenging the superstitions and moral failings of his contemporaries. The print remains a compelling example of his ability to blend social commentary with a highly individualistic visual language. The figures appear suspended in a shallow space, forcing the viewer to focus on the psychological tension between the characters rather than the setting. This piece is an essential inclusion for those interested in the history of printmaking and the development of modern art, reflecting Goya's unique position as a bridge between the Old Masters and the modern era.
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Specific Features
Every Solis piece is made to order with archival, gallery-quality materials built to last.
- Museum-grade giclée printing for rich, fade-resistant colour
- Archival matte fine-art paper, FSC-certified
- Multiple sizes and framing options available
- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
- Framed prints arrive ready to hang
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- Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth
- Avoid prolonged direct sunlight
- Never use liquid cleaners on the print or canvas surface
- Keep in a dry, room-temperature space
- Handle prints with clean, dry hands
Materials & Sizing
Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
No grites, tonta! (Don't scream, silly!) - Francisco Goya
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