Man te paard steekt zijn lans in een stier 1876

This etching, "Man te paard steekt zijn lans in een stier," from 1876 by Spanish master Francisco Goya, captures the dramatic tension of a bullfight. The composition centers on a bull charging towards a mounted matador, who bravely confronts the animal with his lance. Goya's masterful use of light and shadow creates a sense of urgency and danger, leaving the outcome of the encounter uncertain. This print, part of Goya's renowned series "Tauromaquia," exemplifies his exploration of themes of courage, death, and the spectacle of violence in the context of Spanish culture.