Saint Francis of Paola

An etching representing the founder of the Order of the Minims in an attitude of retreat and deep spirituality. Goya emphasizes the expressiveness of the face and the play of light and shadow to intensify the ascetic character of the saint. The composition is sober, centered on the figure, which reinforces the interior and devotional dimension of the scene. The print shows Goya’s technical mastery of engraving and his interest in psychological representation beyond a simple religious portrait.