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Examples of Goya's technique used to accomplish this effect are seen in his dynamic use chiaroscuro,* his particular composition of facial expressions and body posturing and raw, candid brush strokes. His combined techniques work in their entirety to amplify this painting's overall emotional appeal. This essay claims that Goya's technical treatment of The Third of May 1808 suitably commands attention and arouses the nationalistic sentiments of the painting’s Spanish audience.