The Bewitched Man | Francisco Goya | 1798 Vincenzo Camuccini her head and arms hanging

her head and arms hanging limply over the edge

" The painting depicts Cupid

painted between 1536 and 1541

" This burning motif is said to prefigure the horrors of the Spanish Civil War and the wider turmoil in Europe leading up to World War II

"Lightning Struck a Flock of Witches" is a delightful example of Beard's skill in creating fantastical and humorous works of art that invite viewers into a world of enchantment and laughter

The Bewitched Man | Francisco Goya | 1798 Vincenzo Camuccini her head and arms hangingAbout the artwork: "The Bewitched Man" by Francisco Goya, painted in 1798, is a dramatic depiction of supernatural terror. The painting shows a man, his face contorted in fear, as he appears to be under the influence of a dark, malevolent force. Surrounding him are eerie, ghostly figures that seem to heighten his terror. This work is part of Goya's broader exploration of human emotion and the irrational, delving into themes of fear, superstition, and