Gallery Edition – The Sabbath of witches by Francisco de Goya – 44×61 Interior Architectural Study

Curatorial Narrative The Sabbath of Witches, painted by Francisco de Goya in 1797-98, occupies a pivotal position within the trajectory of Romanticism. As an artist who navigated the tumultuous late-eighteenth century, Goya’s innovative use of color and composition can be seen as both a response to and a subversion of the prevailing aesthetic norms. The bold impasto technique evident in this work imbues the subjects with a tactile, almost three-dimensional presence, underscoring their dark and foreboding atmosphere.In an enlarged format, such as the 44×61 edition, the palette’s interplay between dark blues, blacks, whites, and earth tones assumes a heightened significance. The chromatic structure, initially dominated by somber hues, reveals an underlying tension that is amplified by the spatial rhythm established through the artist’s use of depth. This carefully calibrated balance between near and far creates an atmosphere of oppres