Det samme (3) 1810 - 1820

Francisco de Goya created this print, ‘Det samme (3)’ using etching techniques. The composition is a maelstrom of bodies, dominated by monochromatic tones. The texture feels almost violent, mirroring the scene's brutality. The use of aquatint lends depth to the stark contrast between light and shadow. Goya uses line and form to disrupt the familiar and evoke an emotional response. The scene’s lack of clear spatial relations adds to the sense of chaos, disorienting the viewer. This work reflects the broader intellectual unease of Goya’s time, challenging fixed meanings of heroism or national pride. Instead, Goya presents a raw, unsettling vision of human conflict. The print serves not just as a visual document, but as an active site for questioning the structures of power, perception, and representation.