Goya, an account of his life and works

by Albert Frederick Calvert

‘The sleep of reason induces monstrous thoughts.’ Bats and owls fly round a sleeping man, and place a pencil in his hand wherewith to reproduce his vision.

44. Hilan delgado.

‘They spin linen.’ Old women spinning.

45. Mucho hay que chupar.

‘There is a lot to taste.’ Around a basket full of new-born children sit three topers. Meaning obscure.

46. Corrección.

‘Correction.’ Fantastic figures with heads of birds and animals. Said to be an allusion to the Holy Office.

47. Obsequio à el maestro.

‘Homage to the master.’ Wizards and witches offering a new-born infant to their chief.

48. Soplones.