Picador valt een stier aan in de stierenvechtersarena van Carretera de Aragon te Madrid c. 1880 - 1890

Juan Laurent, a renowned photographer, captured this image of a bullfight in Madrid around 1880-1890. The photograph, titled "Picador valt een stier aan in de stierenvechtersarena van Carretera de Aragon te Madrid", depicts the "suerte de pica", a crucial part of the bullfight where the picador on horseback confronts the bull. Laurent's photograph offers a glimpse into the dangerous and exciting spectacle that captivated audiences in 19th-century Spain. The image is a powerful visual documentation of this traditional practice, showcasing the skill of the picador and the bull's raw power.