The Claws of a Cat and the Dress of a Devotee-Similar to Vice Is Often Clothed in Virtue’s Habit [General Folly] c. 1813 - 1820

"The Claws of a Cat and the Dress of a Devotee-Similar to Vice Is Often Clothed in Virtue’s Habit [General Folly]" is an etching from Francisco de Goya's series "Los Caprichos," created between c. 1813-1820. Goya’s series "Los Caprichos" is a collection of 80 etchings that critiqued Spanish society through satirical imagery. This specific etching depicts a scene with multiple figures shrouded in darkness, emphasizing the hypocrisy and deceit prevalent in social interactions. The title further highlights this theme, suggesting that appearances can be deceiving and vice can hide behind a facade of virtue.