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The bad woman (Mala mujer). The wicked woman. Anthropophagy scene, a witch devours a child. Grey wash by Francisco Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828) Sun. 0, 21x0, 14 m Paris, musee du Louvre
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The bad woman (Mala mujer). The wicked woman. Anthropophagy scene, a witch devours a child. Grey wash by Francisco Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828) Sun. 0, 21x0, 14 m Paris, musee du Louvre
JLJ4571999 The bad woman (Mala mujer). The wicked woman. Anthropophagy scene, a witch devours a child. Grey wash by Francisco Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828) Sun. 0, 21x0, 14 m Paris, musee du Louvre by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: The bad woman (Mala mujer). The wicked woman. Anthropophagy scene, a witch devours a child. Grey wash by Francisco Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828) Sun. 0, 21x0, 14 m Paris, musee du Louvre); Photo © Photo Josse
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This haunting print captures Francisco Goya y Lucientes' powerful artwork titled "The Bad Woman (Mala mujer). The Wicked Woman. Anthropophagy Scene, a Witch Devours a Child". In this grey wash drawing, Goya depicts a chilling scene of violence and darkness. At the center of the composition, we see an old witch-like figure devouring an innocent child. The artist's masterful use of shading and detail creates a sense of ugliness and horror that is difficult to look away from. The child's expression of fear and helplessness adds to the disturbing nature of the image. Goya's work often delves into themes of witchcraft, ritual, and occult science, reflecting his fascination with the darker aspects of human nature. This particular piece explores infanticide and anthropophagy (the act of eating human flesh), highlighting society's fears surrounding these taboo subjects during the 19th century. "The Bad Woman" serves as a reminder that evil exists in our world, even in its most grotesque forms. It challenges viewers to confront their own discomfort while contemplating deeper questions about humanity's capacity for cruelty. Displayed at Paris' Musee du Louvre, this artwork stands as a testament to Goya's talent for capturing raw emotion through his brushstrokes. It continues to captivate audiences today with its macabre subject matter and thought-provoking imagery.
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