And There Is No Remedy 18th-19th century

Editor: This intense print is by Francisco Goya, titled "And There Is No Remedy." It feels incredibly stark. What do you see in this piece, beyond the obvious violence? Curator: Ah, yes, Goya. He wasn't one to shy away from the darkness, was he? I see a profound question about human nature, about the capacity for cruelty and the seeming absence of solutions. Notice the light, or lack thereof. Does it feel hopeful, or like the last flicker before oblivion? Editor: It definitely feels like the latter. So, is Goya suggesting there’s no hope for humanity? Curator: Perhaps he's not making a statement, but rather holding a mirror. Are we doomed, or do we have the power to choose a different path? Goya leaves that question hanging, doesn't he? Editor: It really does make you think. Thanks for making me see it differently. Curator: My pleasure. Art is a journey, not a destination.