No One Has Seen Us 18th-19th century

Editor: Goya's "No One Has Seen Us" is a darkly humorous etching, very unsettling. The figures seem lost in a world of intoxication and secrecy. What do you make of this scene? Curator: It feels like a glimpse into the shadows, doesn't it? Goya often used his art as a form of social commentary. This could be read as a satire of the clergy or perhaps a broader statement about hypocrisy and hidden vices. Notice the inscription, "Nadie nos ha visto" – nobody has seen us. What does that whisper to you? Editor: It suggests a sense of forbidden pleasure, but also vulnerability. It’s like they are aware of something wrong. Curator: Exactly! Goya masterfully captures that tension. It's as if they're daring us to judge them, while simultaneously craving anonymity. This print really makes you ponder, doesn't it? Editor: It certainly does. I’ll never look at wine the same way again.