Ruega por ella. 1796 - 1797

"Ruega por ella" ("Pray for her") is a print from Francisco Goya's series "Los Caprichos." Created between 1796 and 1797, the artwork depicts a scene of suffering and vulnerability. A young woman sits on a stool with her leg extended towards an old woman, presumably a nun, who clutches a rosary and stares intently at the afflicted limb. The figure behind them, a young woman in a dark dress, seems to offer a comforting touch but her expression is one of sadness and despair. Goya's "Caprichos" series was a critique of social and political corruption in Spain. This print highlights themes of suffering, illness, and the desperation of seeking divine intervention.