Goya, an account of his life and works

by Albert Frederick Calvert

54. Clamores en vano.

‘No help.’ Starving people vainly beseech a French dragoon for help.

55. Lo peor es pedir.

‘To beg is the worst of all.’ Starving men vainly appeal for help to a French lady.

56. Al cementerio!

‘To the cemetery.’ Corpse being carried to the graveyard.

57. Sanos y enfermos.

‘The quick and the dead.’ The hale and the sick both taking refuge in a vault.

58. No hay que dar voces.

‘Of no use to cry.’ Group of starving and afflicted persons.