Witches' Sabbath / The Great He-Goat 1823

Francisco Goya's "Witches' Sabbath / The Great He-Goat" (1823) is a haunting depiction of a satanic ritual. The scene, set against a dark and stormy sky, shows a group of witches gathered around a monstrous goat-like figure. The work's expressive brushstrokes and dark palette create a sense of unease and fear, reflecting Goya's own personal anxieties and the turmoil of the time. "Witches' Sabbath" is part of Goya's "Black Paintings," a series of works that grapple with themes of darkness, superstition, and the human condition. The painting is currently on display at the Museo del Prado in Madrid, Spain.