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Is there an image of a woman in Goya's "Saturn Devouring His Children"?

I am taking an art history class and in viewing this painting I see what appears to be an image of a woman with her back to the viewer, towards the bottom left of the painting. I was wondering if this is so, and what it symbolises?


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I think I see what you mean, but I don't think a woman is intended.

You will find an interesting analysis of the painting included here

http://www.safran-arts.com/42day/art/art...

also here, with the painting discussed in it's original surroundings at the Quinta del Sordo

http://www.theartwolf.com/goya_black_pai...