Description
The painting "Who could believe it!" of Francisco Goya, made in 1799, is erected as a vibrant and disturbing testimony of the talent of the Spanish painter and his ability to explore human psychology and those of everyday life with a critical and, often, disturbing look. This painting It is in a period in which Goya had already begun to distance himself from the conventions including the use of light and shadow, as well as a more gloomy and expressive palette.
In the work, you can see a composition that captures the viewer's attention through its dynamics and expressiveness. In the foreground, a male figure is presented standing, with an expression that mixes surprise and disbelief, while, around it, other characters seem unleashed, manifesting a variety of reactions ranging from acceptance to astonishment. This emotional duality of the characters is one of the characteristics that Goya uses to involve the spectator in a broader discussion about the social and cultural context of his time.
The use of color is remarkably effective: dark tones dominate the scene, accentuating a sense of mystery and tension. The palette is mainly composed of brown, gray and blue, which confer a shady but rich in visual depth. However, small explosions of more vibrant color in details such as the clothing of some of the characters provide an additional visual interest, guiding the viewer's gaze through the work.
The apparently daily scene hides a deeper subtext. The elements in the painting suggest an encounter between reality and the fantastic, reflecting the complexity of a society in crisis and the bewilderment it causes. Goya, an active artist during the tensions prior to the Spanish War of Independence, was influenced by a feeling of disappointment and frustration, which visually translates into the work. It is a comment on the disbelief of the extraordinary, and the bewilderment that this causes in the bourgeois society of his time.
This painting is not only part of a broader set of works where Goya addresses human behavior, but can also be seen as a precursor to the tensions that would subsequently manifest in their most gloomy works, especially those that fit in their "paintings Black ”. It is a clear indicator of how, throughout his career, Goya used art as a means of reflection on the human condition, power and corruption, where the inexplicable is often presented as an inescapable reality.
"Who could believe it!" Goya's mastery stands out as an observer of the human soul, capable of capturing the essence of an ephemeral moment and translating it into a visual way that resonates in the spectator centuries later. The work is not only a reflection of its time but also a continuous dialogue with the present, reminding us that astonishment and disbelief are elements that still permeate our understanding of the world.
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