Quien lo creyera! 1796 - 1797

"Quien lo creyera!" ("Who would believe it!") is an etching from Francisco Goya's renowned series "Los Caprichos," created between 1796 and 1797. The print depicts two figures in a twisted embrace, their grotesque and distorted features reflecting the dark humor and social critique that characterize Goya's work. This particular piece, like many in the series, comments on the corruption and follies of Spanish society, exposing the hypocrisy and cruelty beneath the surface of everyday life. The etching's stark contrasts of light and dark, and its unsettling subject matter, contribute to the overall sense of unease and social commentary that defines "Los Caprichos."