Rain of Bulls 18th-19th century

Editor: This is Goya's "Rain of Bulls," currently housed at the Harvard Art Museums. The scene feels so chaotic and almost dreamlike. What do you make of the composition? Curator: Note how the bulls are not individualized; they exist as masses and forces, rendered in dramatic chiaroscuro. The diagonals create a sense of instability. What do you observe about the use of light and shadow? Editor: I see the stark contrast, making them seem to emerge from the darkness. Does the lack of detail in their forms contribute to the feeling you mentioned? Curator: Precisely. The lack of sharp detail and definition in the forms furthers the sense of overwhelming chaos. The forms break down into a pattern of light and dark, and we begin to question our sense of perception in the dark. Editor: I understand. Thanks for helping me analyze the composition and use of light.