If Two to One, Stuff Your Arse with Straw, from Los Proverbios Possibly 1815 - 1877

"If Two to One, Stuff Your Arse with Straw" is an etching from Francisco Goya's *Los Proverbios* series, a collection of 18 prints exploring societal folly and dark humor. The print depicts a scene of violence, with a menacing figure brandishing a sword above a group of cowering individuals. The scene's brutality and starkness reflect Goya's critical perspective on the political and social ills of his time. The composition, marked by sharp contrasts of light and dark, emphasizes the violence and fear palpable in the scene. The work is a powerful commentary on human nature and the capricious nature of power.