They Do Not Come In Time 18th-19th century

Editor: This print, "They Do Not Come In Time" by Francisco Goya, depicts a scene of apparent violence and despair. The figures huddle together, seemingly helpless. How do we interpret this work within its historical context? Curator: Goya's work often served as a commentary on the socio-political turmoil of his time. Consider the backdrop of war and oppression in Spain. How might this image reflect the suffering and resilience of marginalized communities in the face of such adversity? Editor: So the figures' vulnerability speaks to a larger narrative of systemic injustice? Curator: Precisely. Goya challenges us to confront uncomfortable truths about power, violence, and the human condition. Can art be a tool for social change? Editor: Absolutely, it seems Goya certainly believed so. I will never look at Goya the same way again. Curator: Indeed. His unflinching gaze forces us to engage with these difficult realities.