Goya, an account of his life and works

by Albert Frederick Calvert

74. Esto es lo peor.

‘This is the worst.’ A wolf signing a document; a monk in attendance.

75. Farándula de charlatanes.

‘Meeting of quacks.’ Monks with heads of asses, parrots, and pigs.

76. El buitre carnivoro.

‘The carnivorous vulture.’ A huge vulture pursued by a crowd of monks and soldiers.

77. Que se rompe la cuerda.

‘May the rope break.’ King Joseph represented walking on a rope.

78. Se defiende bien.

‘He defends himself well.’ A horse (Spain) defending himself against wolves.