Do Not Lose Honour through Fear [Folly of Fear] c. 1813 - 1820

"Do Not Lose Honour through Fear", also known as "Folly of Fear" is an etching by Francisco Goya, created around 1813-1820. The print depicts a towering figure, shrouded in a white cloak, looming over a group of soldiers huddled in fear beneath a tree. The work, part of Goya's series "The Disasters of War", reflects the horrors and anxieties experienced during the Peninsular War and explores themes of fear, death, and the fragility of human life. The stark black and white tones of the etching enhance the sense of unease and vulnerability, conveying the artist's powerful message about the consequences of conflict.