Origin of the harpoons or banderillas, plate seven from The Art of Bullfighting Possibly 1814 - 1816

"Origin of the harpoons or banderillas, plate seven from The Art of Bullfighting" is an etching by Francisco Goya, possibly created between 1814 and 1816. It depicts a bullfight scene, where a matador, dressed in traditional attire, uses a cape to taunt a bull in the ring. The scene is set in a bullfighting arena, with wooden barriers in the background, and the bull, a powerful animal with horns, is rendered in detail. The work is part of a series of prints that Goya produced on the theme of bullfighting, showcasing the artistry and danger of this Spanish tradition.