Francisco Goya's Los Caprichos Prints

Francisco Goya announced the publication of Los Caprichos, a series of 80 etchings critiquing the ignorance and vanity of Spanish society. Despite political turmoil and censorship, Goya's work flourished as social satire. His famous plate, 'The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters,' symbolizes the conflict between reason and superstition. Goya's work targeted various societal elements, including the Catholic Church, leading to its withdrawal from public sale. However, the series was preserved and remains influential today.

What was the primary purpose of Goya's Los Caprichos?

• To promote religious beliefs

• To support the Spanish monarchy

• To ridicule specific individuals

• To critique societal flaws

Which technique did Goya master to create a watercolor effect in his etchings?

• Woodcut

• Aquatint

• Engraving

• Lithography

What inspired Goya's famous plate 'The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters'?

• Rousseau's philosophy

• The Catholic Church

• The Spanish monarchy

• The French Revolution

What do the bats and owls symbolize in Goya's work?

• Power and authority

• Peace and tranquility

• Ignorance and evil

• Wisdom and knowledge

Why did Goya withdraw Los Caprichos from public sale shortly after its publication?

• Due to lack of interest

• Because of financial issues

• Due to censorship and controversy

• Because of personal reasons