Las rinde el Sueño. 1796 - 1797

"Las rinde el Sueño" (Sleep Overpowers Them) is a print from Francisco Goya’s series of eighty etchings known as “Los Caprichos.” The series was published in 1799 and is considered a commentary on Spanish society, religion, and human nature. Goya's dark and often satirical style is evident in this print, which depicts a woman succumbing to the power of sleep, her figure distorted and shadowy. The other figures, shrouded in darkness, also seem to be in a trance-like state, highlighting the artist’s interest in the subconscious and the irrational.