Picador steekt zijn lans in een stier 1795

This 1795 engraving by Luis Fernandez Noseret depicts a dramatic scene from a bullfight, titled "Picador steekt zijn lans in een stier," which translates to "Picador thrusts his lance into a bull". A picador, mounted on horseback, is shown in the act of piercing a charging bull with his lance. The scene captures the excitement and danger of the bullfight, with the picador’s skill and the bull’s aggression both vividly rendered. The artwork is a fine example of 19th-century Spanish art, showcasing the historical practice of bullfighting and its enduring cultural significance. The artwork is currently held by the Rijksmuseum.