Park with a Fountain in the Moonlight | Carl Gustav Carus | 1851 19th Century pestilence

pestilence

surrounded by a swirling vision of spirits

with demons tormenting and tormenting the souls of the damned

This enigmatic scene reflects Goya’s profound engagement with the psychological and existential anxieties that permeated his final years

combining traditional Christian iconography with his own visionary and often enigmatic symbolism

Park with a Fountain in the Moonlight | Carl Gustav Carus | 1851 19th Century pestilence"Park with a Fountain in the Moonlight" is an oil painting by German painter Carl Gustav Carus, created in the early 19th century. The painting depicts a nighttime scene in a park, with the focal point being a large fountain illuminated by the moonlight. The water from the fountain creates a shimmering effect, adding to the peaceful and serene atmosphere of the scene. The surrounding trees and bushes are depicted in dark silhouette, while the clouds